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With all the talk this week about government shutdowns and Obamacare exchange start-ups, some unusual developments went unnoticed in the

Freight is moving like gangbusters on the spot market, and rates are trending up again. This is unusual for the

You’ve probably heard a lot about the new $75K bond requirement that goes into effect October 1, but if you

Fifty-one Congressional Representatives signed a letter sent to Anthony Foxx, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, pushing for a firm date

On September 5, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice regarding the enforcement of certain provisions of

There was a puzzling rise in national rates in the first week of September, many major lanes were in decline

The USDA came out with their weekly market report today and indicated tight conditions for refrigerated equipment in SW Indiana,

As August wanes, seasonal trends are perking up the Midwest states. Van traffic is at high levels in Indiana, Michigan,

Rate trends are contrary things. Sometimes, the national average rate will go up even when rates in all major markets

Short-haul drivers are no longer required to follow the 30-minute off-duty break requirement that had been mandated by the FMCSA’s

Rates are unusually strong on the spot market in mid-August, especially for reefers and vans. Reefers Get a Lift –

Update: DAT now offers a 75K surety bond at a special rate for DAT customers. Learn more. As most of