Winter doldrums put drag on truckload rates
February can be a tough month for transportation companies. Rates on many lanes hit their lowest points of the year
Matt Sullivan
Matt Sullivan joined DAT Freight & Analytics in 2014, covering topics for motor carriers, freight intermediaries and shippers. Prior to joining DAT, Matt spent more than 10 years in journalism as a writer and editor for the Anchorage Daily News, Nashville Scene and other publications.
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Top 10 markets for freight in 2018
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December van rates broke a 6-year streak
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Did Santa save on shipping this year?
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