How the Fuel Surcharge Affects Truckload Freight Rates
Even though it’s rarely even mentioned in a broker’s rate confirmation, the fuel surcharge has a big impact on truckload
Flatbed Rates and Ratios at Record Highs
While van and reefer prices have moderated in March and April after peaking in early January, flatbed prices and demand
Spot Market Carriers Get Higher Rates Than Contract Fleets
I look at freight transportation statistics all day long, and I am astonished by the rapid growth of the past
Truckload Rates Rise, as Harvey Flood Waters Subside
Trends for Harvey-related rates and freight volumes continue to solidify in the DAT database, but it’s already clear that rates
How to Handle FEMA Loads Without Losing Your Shirt
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Top 10 Freight Markets for Contract and Spot Freight
Current trends in freight can be explained by looking at the top ten contract markets by the proportion of contract
Four Regions Where Rates Went Up
We look at national trends every week, but sometimes the detail can get lost. Then we look at lane-by-lane reports,
Inbound Rates Rise for Louisiana Flood Relief
It’s heartbreaking to see the news feeds and images from flood zones in and around Baton Rouge, LA. Dozens of
Find Van Loads Fast in These 5 Places
Van spot market volume got a big boost at the end of March, when shippers were rushing to move inventory
Brokers "Mind the Gap" Between Spot and Contract Rates
Rates stayed low for truckload freight in Q1, and seasonal cargo is not giving rates much of a lift. That’s
How to Survive a Buck-A-Mile Backhaul
Four years ago, I wrote a blog post with a catchy title: “The Death of the Buck-A-Mile Backhaul,” where I
2015 Truckload Contract Rates Rise, as Spot Rates Fall
Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015, and at bargain prices — at least when you compare