
Demand Heats Up for Vans and Reefers
There were lots of loads moving at higher rates last week, especially for vans and reefers. Last week included the

There were lots of loads moving at higher rates last week, especially for vans and reefers. Last week included the
Van freight was a little quiet last week, but a rebound should be underway now, to close the second quarter
Shippers and freight brokers are singing a Merle Haggard classic this week, to their van and reefer BFFs: “L.A. traffic

Prices surged in the major van markets last week, despite the fact that the national average van rate dipped 1¢

It’s not uncommon for us to see a slump in rates after Memorial Day, but that wasn’t the case last

May ended on a strong note, with van rates up 4¢ from the April average. If that sounds like a

Load availability was slightly lower last week for vans and flatbeds, but load-to-truck ratios rose because there were fewer trucks.

If you are looking to move van or reefer loads out of the Southeast this week, you may have to

Reefer volumes rebounded in a big way last week, thanks to early harvests in California and late produce shipments from

Spot market volumes exploded last week on the top 100 van lanes, which has been the clearest sign yet of
Produce season has finally hit its stride in the Southeast. Miami and Atlanta are now the top two markets for

National average rates dropped again last week, but all equipment types could be getting ready for a rebound. Why? Load