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Peggy Dorf

Peggy joined DAT in 2008 as a writer and market analyst. She was instrumental in developing DAT Trendlines, and she writes extensively about the impact of economic trends on companies and individuals in transportation and logistics. Peggy is a Certified Transportation Broker with decades of experience in technology marketing and an MBA from the Wharton School.

Christmas is Over. Why Are There So Many Loads?

Lots of people like to take vacation during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Business is usually pretty

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Expect Van Rates to Peak in December

Van rates dropped 3¢ per mile as a national average last week, which is not the best news. However, the

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Snow Drives Rates Up, as Fleet Productivity Slips

You know it’s gonna be bad when the storms have names. First it was Caly, and next came Winter Storm

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Van Rates and Volumes Slip From Seasonal Peak

Van rates fell 3¢ last week, from a rare early November peak. The national average adjusted down to $1.67 per

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Christmas Trees Boost Rates in Unexpected Places

Across the country, load-truck ratios are rocketing up in areas that produce and ship Christmas trees, with ratios as high

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Post-Hurricane Floods Boost Rates in Southeast for Vans, Not Flatbeds

Freight started moving into Florida again last week, due to pent-up demand following Hurricane Matthew. Van load volume and rates

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California Freight Heats Up, Spurred By Hanjin Collapse

Spot market activity often ramps up in the West during the fall season, but there’s added pressure this month. Hanjin

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Van and Reefer Rates Start September on a High Note

Good news, everyone! Freight volume AND RATES got a healthy boost last week for all equipment types. Vans got the

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What is the Load-to-Truck Ratio?

We write about the load-to-truck ratio a lot on this blog, but we don’t always explain it. Sometimes a customer

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Van and Reefer Load Volumes Rise, as Flatbeds Falter

Van and reefer volume increased last week, although rates were unchanged as a national average. Flatbed volume and rates continued

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August Reefers Trade Melons for Onions

I watch load board trends and truckload rates for a living. That’s what I do. I’m not on the road

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before

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