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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
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
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