Supermarket Perimeter: C.H. Robinson launches tool to help shippers navigate spot market
C.H. Robinson has launched Market Rate IQTM, a new tool that shows companies how their spot rates compare to a third-party benchmark and breaks down where they could save money.
Produce Blue Book: C.H. Robinson launches market rate transparency technology
With tight trucking capacity and market volatility pushing more freight into the spot market, global logistics provider C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 has launched Market Rate IQTM
The Packer: DAT: Shippers at the precipice of their most challenging peak season yet
Truckload volume surged and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet.
AJOT: DAT Truckload Volume Index gained 2% in August
Truckload volume surged and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet.
DAT Trendlines, Spot Truckload Market Summary, Aug 22-28 Spot truckload volume increased 10.6% last week; truck posts decline Spot truckload freight volume increased 10.6% during the week ending August 28, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest load board network and the DAT iQ data analytics service.
Overdrive: Automated ‘e-Inspections’ demonstrated at CVSA conference
The e-Inspections will automate the Level 3 inspection process, allowing inspectors to gather information on the carrier, truck and driver as it's moving through a weigh station.
Spot truckload freight volume increased 10.6% during the week ending August 28, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest load board network and the DAT iQ data analytics service. The number of available trucks fell 4.3% compared to the previous week, which pushed spot rates higher.