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
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.
Top 10 markets for truckload freight in first half of 2019
Here’s something that might surprise you: Spot market truckload volumes were 7% higher in the first six months of 2019
Reefer activity shifts northward
Reefer demand trailed off in California and Texas last week, and the majority of high-traffic reefer lanes paid lower rates
Demand dips for dry van, and prices follow
With the threat of new tariffs on Chinese imports, there was uncertainty over how truckload markets will react heading into