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
How to spot good loads in bad markets
I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and
Late summer van rates: Stable or stalled?
Last summer, the spot market didn’t have enough trucks to meet the surge in demand, which gave rates a major
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,
Reefer markets still await late-summer harvests
Reefer markets have been waiting for an uplift from late summer fruit and vegetable harvests, but so far, that hasn’t
Van rates still waiting for a rebound
Van freight trends have been muted for nearly all of 2019 – we haven’t seen many sharp spikes or large
FMCSA proposes new changes to Hours of Service regulations
The FMCSA has released its proposed changes to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that are intended to give drivers more flexibility.