October brings lower reefer prices
After a brief surge in reefer rates at the end of September, rates have moved lower in October. Last week
Van markets still wait for holiday rush
Normally this is when we start to see a bump in spot market freight, with the holiday retail season approaching.
Reefer markets transition to autumn
Just as we saw with van freight, a surge at the end of September was followed by fewer reefer loads in
Freight slows after end-of-quarter surge
Following a surge to end the month and the third quarter, the first week of October saw fewer loads and
Reefer volumes rise, but not enough to boost rates
Last week saw more shipments of refrigerated freight compared to the week before, but that wasn’t enough to boost reefer
Spot market poised for stronger Q4
We usually see a boost in freight volumes in the last week of the quarter, and last week was no
Haul-o-ween: Tricks, treats, and truckload freight
Remember when retailers would set aside a few shelves for Halloween candy and costumes? Times have changed. Today there are entire
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
Video: When I grow up, I wanna work in trucking
It’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week: a time for all of us to recognize those who spend long, lonely hours on
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