Reefer demand dips, but fall harvests await
Reefer produce continues to trend down, but fall harvests should reverse the falling volumes and stabilize rates in future weeks. Rates did increase in Idaho
Reefer produce continues to trend down, but fall harvests should reverse the falling volumes and stabilize rates in future weeks. Rates did increase in Idaho
Van rates stepped down for the sixth week in a row. That’s not to say they’re low. They’re still about 20% higher than last year
Brokers and shippers have had an easier time finding trucks in recent weeks, at least when compared to the first half of the year. That’s
It’s looking more and more like you won’t have to sweat much of a summer slowdown this year. This would typically be a down time
Flatbed rates are coming down from record highs, but remain elevated even after sharp drops. There is less activity in Texas which may be related
Flatbed pricing has been volatile lately, with large swings in both directions. There were sharp declines last week, with flatbed rates are coming down from
July has historically been a quiet month for trucking freight. Not so, this year. The national average van rate was $2.29 per mile, just 2
The national average van rate edged down to $2.30 per mile during the past week, which is only a penny lower than the average for
Spot rates are trending down for reefer freight, due to hot weather in Southern California. Temperatures in the “fry eggs on the pavement” range, above
Truckload capacity has been tight all year, but we’re finally starting to see some easing from the June peak. On the top 100 van lanes,
Van rates continued a seasonal slide last week, but the national average van rate was still 1¢ higher than the June average, even after a
It’s typical for freight markets to slump in mid-July, and last week’s national metrics fell in line with that seasonal trend. Everyone was back to