Spot freight market demand eases toward equilibrium
Looking at recent trends, there has been a slow but steady easing in spot market freight volume since April. This
Van and reefer rates follow seasonal pattern, but flatbeds…?
We expected spot market rates to decline after the end of June, which is usually a peak month for freight.
CSA 2010 Previews Available from FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently began providing commercial motor carrier companies with a preview of their safety
Summary of Proposed Federal Rules for Freight Brokers
Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010Summary of Major Provisions, excerpted from the web site of Senator Olympia Snowe Increases the
Spot market truckload rates overtake contract rates
Heading into summer, spot market freight rates for refrigerated (reefer) vans are on track to exceed contract rates by nearly
Spot freight increases by 216% in May, compared to 2009
Load availability has been increasing steadily on the spot market, driving the average load-to-truck ratio over 7-to-1. Flatbed freight surged
TransCore carrier survey reveals staffing concerns
Carriers expect to face driver shortages this year, according to the Initial responses to TransCore’s carrier benchmark survey. They expressed
What is your experience with CSA 2010, in pilot states?
Many carriers have expressed concerns about CSA 2010 and its future impact on their business. We’d like to hear from