Where’s the Freight? 5 Markets with Lots of Van Loads
The national average van rate rose 1¢ last week. Following a seasonal October lull, van load posts on DAT load
Have Spot Market Rates Bottomed Out?
We are swiftly moving into the holiday part of the year. Yet the freight surges that many of us have
Gap Widens Between Contract and Spot Market Freight Rates
Spot market freight was stuck in neutral for most of the third quarter, with some pockets of seasonal activity. It’s
Looking for a Reefer Load? Try These 5 Markets
The national reefer rate average lost 5¢ last week, but there are still pockets in the country where reefer demand
5 Best Places to Find a Load Fast
Looking for truck loads? Here are the five best places to find a van load fast. The list is based
7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Rates
Below is a list of some of the questions I get asked most often about the spot market rates you
Do Brokers See a Different Rate?
To help you to negotiate the best price for your trucks, most DAT Load Boards include spot market rates for
West Coast Port Congestion Leads to Freight Backlog
A long-overdue agreement was reached February 20 on contract terms between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the
4 Ways to Find Capacity in a Snowstorm
The November storm that buried Buffalo, NY, disrupted supply chains for days. (Photo used with permission. Flickr: GovernorAndrewCuomo) A November