Van rates stuck in holding pattern
Spot market van trends were a mixed bag last week. The large volume of freight we saw moving from the
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Good and bad news for reefer freight
First the bad news: Refrigerated truckload freight took a step back last week due to weakness in Florida and some
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Truckload freight stays strong, despite economic headwinds
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Brokers improve net profits despite lower revenue
The first quarter was one of those “good news, bad news” stories for freight brokers. The good news was a
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When a carrier searches for a load on DAT load boards, they’ll often get dozens of results, especially on popular
Vans still waiting for the spring surge
Just when we thought spring had finally arrived, van rates cooled off again last week on the spot market. More
Florida and California drive reefer demand
Reefer loads saw a sharp increase last week, but just as we saw with vans, there appeared to be enough capacity
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Post-Easter rebound doesn’t reach truckload rates
Although van freight volumes recovered following Easter week, it wasn’t enough to boost the national average van rate, which remains
Lagging produce volumes hurt reefer rates
Expectations of a post-Easter rebound failed to materialize in reefer produce freight last week. Truckload demand in Florida continued to
Drug-Alcohol Clearinghouse: Employer asset or capacity killer?
In January, a new FMCSA regulation will take effect that may help fleets avoid hiring drivers who could be a