Reefer rates growing as produce season arrives
What do you get when you combine produce season with International Roadcheck week? You guessed it: a jump in both rates
Pat Pitz
Pat Pitz was the editor of the DAT Solutions freight broker newsletter. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. Before joining DAT, he spent 8 years at a Portland advertising and public relations agency, where he wrote newsletters and other content for a variety of high-profile clients, including several in the trucking industry.
May ends quietly for reefers, but peak season awaits
Although van freight got a nice boost last week because of the shortened Memorial Day week, the news was a
Flatbed report: Far cry from 2018, but bright spots remain
What a difference a year makes. Last year at the end of May there were about 90 flatbed load posts for
10 things you need to know about Roadcheck 2019
The largest truck inspection blitz of the year is coming. For three days in June, enforcement officials will be conducting
Reefers get a boost ahead of Memorial Day
Reefer carriers finally got some good news last week. Demand for refrigerated trailers has been relatively soft this year, but
Are there finally signs of life for van rates?
Summer is right around the corner, but many carriers are still waiting for spot market rates to rebound ahead of
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
5 simple ways brokers can improve their credit score
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
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
Severe weather causes freight rates to slip
Just as rates were about to turn around, they took another hit last week. Extreme weather closed highways and forced