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Van rates close Q2 with a bang
As expected, June went into the books with the highest spot market rates on record. The national averages for all
Hot Flatbed Segment Shows Signs of Cooling
Demand for flatbed loads have been red hot for months, and so are rates. It seems like every week we set
Van Rates Edge Up as Load-to-Truck Ratio Declines
Van rates edged up another penny last week, to $2.31 per mile for the month to-date. Yet the national average
Trade War? "Watch Transport Stocks" Says Broughton
Will the recent tariffs lead to a full-blown trade war? Not so fast, says Donald Broughton, managing partner at Broughton
Reefer Prices Swing, in Seasonal Shift
The national average rate for reefers added 1¢ last week, approaching a record high at $2.70/mile. But prices fell on
Van Rates Head for Record June Peak
Van rates continued to rise in the week after the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz, and we expect the end of
4 ways to avoid overpaying for transportation
Some markets make it harder to find trucks when you’ve got a load that needs covering. When capacity is tight,
Pressure Rises on Truck Load Freight in May: DAT Freight Barometers
Demand continues to escalate for trucks equipped with dry van trailers, and capacity is still constrained, as we head into
Reefer Truck Shortages Push Rates Higher
Trucks have been in short supply so far in June, and that’s been especially true in many of the major
Freight Brokers Enjoy Record Operating Profits in April
Operating profits were more than nine times higher for freight brokers in April, compared to the same month in 2017.
Inspection Blitz Sends Freight Rates Skyward
Spot market demand has already exploded in June. Last week was the annual inspection blitz, Roadcheck, which typically leads to
Intermodal Appeal Grows as Truckload Capacity Tightens
Will the ELD mandate spur an increase in market share for rail intermodal? Some believe the mandate is a watershed
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