July Ends in a Surge of Spot Market Freight
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Truckload Capacity and Rate Trend of the Week – July 27 – August 2
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Spot Freight Market Sizzles, in Pre-Summer Surge
Summer officially begins next weekend, but last week’s spot market volume surged ahead of the calendar. Demand is hot and
Freight Volume Heats Up in Northern Regions, as Q1 Closes
Our usual theme for Spring is to look South for an increase in freight activity. This year has been different
Weather Still Disrupts Freight, Boosts TL Rates
The crazy weather continues to disrupt freight patterns. The American Trucking Associations blamed ice and snow for a decline in
Freight Shuffles Off to Buffalo, Due to Weather Impact
The weather had a huge impact on last week’s freight movements, including some unexpected developments. Certain secondary markets were used
Tricky Rates Deliver Treats on Key Van Lanes
Investment analysts see indicators of a recovery in the manufacturing sector, particularly in the Midwest, but current trends in truckload
Q3 Freight Boom Lifts Rates
Freight is moving like gangbusters on the spot market, and rates are trending up again. This is unusual for the
Rates Stay Strong in Mid-August
Rates are unusually strong on the spot market in mid-August, especially for reefers and vans. Reefers Get a Lift –
Rates in July Stay Close to June Highs
Van and flatbed rates rebounded this week, following “Backhaul Tuesday.” Van rates jumped 4¢ per mile as a national average
Reefer Traffic Sizzles in Southern Produce Markets
Got reefers? It’s time to move ’em on down to produce markets in the Southern states. Spring is finally here.
January Freight Surge Defies Seasonal Norms
Rates are trending up on the spot market. This is a surprising move for January and February, typically the slowest