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
Mark Montague
Mark Montague recently retired as DAT's Industry Pricing Analyst. Mark worked for DAT for more than a decade and was instrumental in developing the spot market rates database and analysis tools in DAT RateView. Prior to joining DAT, Mark applied his expertise in logistics, rates and routing as a logistics manager and analyst for carriers, 3PLs and shippers. Mark holds an MBA in Transportation Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
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
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,
Van rates fall after 4th of July
It’s typical for rates to fall after the Fourth of July, and this year was no different. Now that the holiday
Van rates hit highest mark since January
June freight volumes finished the month strong, and rates responded to close Q2. Over the past six weeks, van rates
Why are truckload spot rates lower than last year?
June freight volumes have been rising the past two weeks, ever since International Roadcheck took some capacity off the road during
June freight could set the tone for rest of year
It’s no secret that truckload rates aren’t where they were a year ago. We don’t expect prices to reach the
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
Truckload spot and contract rates tell different stories
There are really two truckload rate stories this year. For one, spot market rates have declined sharply this fall. In
6 Things Freight Brokers Love and Hate
Every call you make about a load is a potential negotiation. Knowing what brokers love and hate goes a long
Truckload Rates May Not Trend Down for Long
Rates are drifting down, which is typical for this time of year. July is a time of transition. After Independence
Turkeys Arrive, Trees are in Transit
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. I hope you are celebrating with family, friends, good food and a lively football game, and