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Tracking has its benefits
When a broker or shipper says that they want to track a load, it can seem like a hassle. It
Reefer rates lose traction in California heat wave
Spot rates are trending down for reefer freight, due to hot weather in Southern California. Temperatures in the “fry eggs
Van rates drift back down to earth
Van rates continued a seasonal slide last week, but the national average van rate was still 1¢ higher than the
Van Rates Continue Seasonal Decline
Truckload capacity has been tight all year, but we’re finally starting to see some easing from the June peak. On
Demand still exceeds capacity for all trailer types: DAT Barometers
After repeated periods of record growth from January through June, the weekly DAT Dry Van and Reefer Barometers have pulled
Forecast: When will contract rates flatten?
Shippers are asking, “How much longer will this challenging freight environment last?” The standard answer sounds like something out of
5 lanes with the biggest mid-July drops
It’s typical for freight markets to slump in mid-July, and last week’s national metrics fell in line with that seasonal
When should you replace your truck?
When is the best time to replace your truck? There is no one correct answer to this question. Independent truckers
DAT Freight Broker Benchmark: 41% more load volume yields 78% higher revenue
Monthly revenue rose 78% for freight brokers in May on a 41% increase in load volume, to set new records
Van rates skyrocket over July 4th week
Van rates hit $2.32 per mile at the end of June, a new record, only to skyrocket to the stratosphere
Top 10 markets for van loads in the first half of 2018
It’s been an unprecedented year on the spot market so far. In 2018, we’ve seen record volumes and record prices,
Reefer rates hit new highs in record-setting month
Reefer markets continued to sizzle during the last week of June, as the end of Q2 and the upcoming 4th
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