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AUDIO: Are Van Rates Ready to Rebound?
This week on Land Line Now with Terry Scruton, we talked about higher volumes, stable pricing, and what’s looking like
Flatbed Freight Continues to Gain Momentum
February has been a strong month for flatbed freight. That’s not something you hear all that often, but the national
4 Signs that Van Rates Could Rise Soon
Fuel prices have fallen in recent weeks. If you’re a motor carrier, that’s great for operating expenses, but it’s also
AUDIO: What's Hot and What's Not, for Vans, Reefers, and Flatbeds
I spoke with OOIDA’s Terry Scruton this week on Land Line Now. We talked about current trends for van, reefer,
Post Your Truck to Find Better-Paying Loads
It might seem counterintuitive, but I always make sure to post my truck on the load board when there’s plenty
Confessions of an Owner-Operator: Advice for Getting Started
Being an owner-operator turned out to be a lucrative business for me, which is why I’m grateful for sites like
Reefer Rates Continue to Cool
February is usually the slowest month of the year for spot freight, and declines in reefer rates have been sharper
Will We See an Early Spring for Dry Van Freight?
The national average van rate has fallen for six straight weeks now, but that’s pretty typical for mid-February. What’s less
Signs of Spring in Flatbed Markets
Flatbed trends have been mostly neutral overall so far in February. There are signs of spring, with higher volumes in
AUDIO: How Intermodal and ELDs Are Affecting Rates
DAT Industry Pricing Analyst Mark Montague spoke with OOIDA’s Terry Scruton this week on Land Line Now. They discussed the
ELDs Add to Pressure on Driver Pay and Truckload Costs
Shippers are already paying more, sometimes a lot more, to move freight, and driver compensation will soon follow that upward
Rail Competition Takes a Bite Out of Van Rates
Spot market rates continue to decline seasonally, as volumes for February are slightly off compared to 2017. That loss can
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