Strong Midwest harvests offset woes in Texas
Just as we saw with van freight, flooding in the Houston area following Tropical Storm Imelda disrupted freight patterns across the the reefer
Tropical Storm Imelda disrupts supply chains
Tropical Storm Imelda hit the Gulf Coast last week, bringing up to 40 inches of rain to the Houston area. Houston
Van demand falls as Hurricane Dorian fades
Truckload markets sprang into action as Hurricane Dorian attacked the East Coast. But since the storm passed, so too has
Flatbed shipments spike following Hurricane Dorian
Flatbed freight has lagged for much of the year, but demand spiked on the top flatbed lanes last week. A
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Harvests and hurricane combine to boost reefer rates
National average reefer rates for September so far are above where they were in August. Part of that is because
Hurricane disrupts supply chains, increases rates
After moving slowly across the Atlantic and devastating several islands in the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian reached the East Coast of the
Finally some good news for reefer carriers
The negative news we’ve been reporting for reefer produce turned around last week, as robust apple harvests were underway in several markets throughout
How hurricanes affect freight
Hurricane season always brings the risk of massive disruptions – not just to supply chains, but to people’s lives and
Truckload markets spring into action ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Last week the news was dominated by Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the storm,
Truckload markets brace for Hurricane Dorian
As Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall during the Labor Day weekend, data scientists at DAT took a look
Reefer rates still stuck in a rut
This summer, reefer markets have felt the woes of reduced harvests due to harsh weather. That’s kept rates from climbing,