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Pricing freight is all about supply and demand, and nothing lets you measure the markets faster than DAT’s Hot Market
Severe weather causes rates to slip
Just as rates were about to turn around, they took another hit last week. Extreme weather closed highways and forced
Severe weather causes freight rates to slip
Just as rates were about to turn around, they took another hit last week. Extreme weather closed highways and forced
Truckload rates halt 8-week slide
Van and reefer rates are stabilizing, after falling for eight straight weeks. The national average van rate held steady, and
Pros and cons: Brokered vs. direct shipper freight
The kind of freight you choose to haul, whether it’s through a broker or direct from a shipper, is an
Good news for reefers: California has plenty of water
California experienced a 3-year period of exceptional drought in 2014-2016, but this year the state has plenty of water. The
Spot market demand heats up out West
The spot market continues to offer a mixed bag. Van volumes got a late-winter boost on the West Coast, which
Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?
At first glance, it looks like the van spot market took a step back last week. Rates fell in most
Driver shortage or truck surplus?
You’ve likely heard reports that there’s a shortage of drivers in the trucking industry. There have also been reports that
3 new tax rules could save you thousands
How big will your tax refund be this year? Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — which applies
Carriers score record-high profits and record-low bankruptcies in 2018
The annual reports have all rolled in from publicly traded transportation companies, and it’s obvious that 2018 was a record-setting
Spot van rates poised for a rebound
We’re still deep in the slow season, but spot market trends are actually running about a month ahead of schedule.
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