Are there finally signs of life for van rates?
Summer is right around the corner, but many carriers are still waiting for spot market rates to rebound ahead of
Van rates stuck in holding pattern
Spot market van trends were a mixed bag last week. The large volume of freight we saw moving from the
Good and bad news for reefer freight
First the bad news: Refrigerated truckload freight took a step back last week due to weakness in Florida and some
Hauling candy by the truckload is a sweet niche
I got started early in candy logistics. After I got my MBA in transportation, I managed a fleet based in
Vans still waiting for the spring surge
Just when we thought spring had finally arrived, van rates cooled off again last week on the spot market. More
Florida and California drive reefer demand
Reefer loads saw a sharp increase last week, but just as we saw with vans, there appeared to be enough capacity
Reefer rates rise as Florida hits its stride
It’s been a slow spring for fresh produce, but there are some hot spots, especially in the southernmost states. Freight
Better weather helps push van rates upward
After declining for several weeks, van rates seem to have turned a corner. The national average rate for May so
Time-saving tricks for staying fresh and clean on the road
When I’m out on the road, I try to make hygiene and appearance a top priority. Living on the road
Post-Easter rebound doesn’t reach truckload rates
Although van freight volumes recovered following Easter week, it wasn’t enough to boost the national average van rate, which remains
Lagging produce volumes hurt reefer rates
Expectations of a post-Easter rebound failed to materialize in reefer produce freight last week. Truckload demand in Florida continued to
Drug-Alcohol Clearinghouse: Employer asset or capacity killer?
In January, a new FMCSA regulation will take effect that may help fleets avoid hiring drivers who could be a