Flatbed rates see off-season surge
Since 2014, van and reefer rates have peaked late in the 4th quarter, thanks to the impact of e-commerce freight. Flatbed loads, however,
Van rates lose traction heading into winter slump
Here comes the winter slump. Van rates slipped below December levels last week, after an unexpected surge in the first
Reefer rates stay hot in January
The holidays are over, and there’s not a lot of fresh produce being harvested in the U.S. So why are rates
Reefer markets heat up in a "slow season" surprise
Reefer rates rose in the first week of January, an unexpected trend for the start of the slow season. Nearly
Rates beat all 2019 averages for vans and reefers
Van and reefer rates continued to rise in the first week of January, a sign that there’s still some momentum
Van rates soar before and after Christmas
Spot market rates rose sharply last week, as urgency mounted to deliver holiday gifts before Christmas. Then spot market activity
Van rates stay aloft as truckers support Santa’s efforts
All the nice van carriers are being rewarded by Santa this month, as they haul gifts and other seasonal merchandise
Reefer rates hit 6-month high
If you were expecting Thanksgiving to be the end of the season for reefers, think again. Rates are still rising.
Van rates jump as holiday rush begins
The holiday rush is underway. Last week, van rates hit their highest level since January, as the national average jumped
Reefer demand strong before and after Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving coincided with the end of the month, adding extra urgency to truckload reefer shipments. That boosted rates and pushed the
Van rates rise during shortened work week
Thanksgiving week was short but intense. Thanksgiving occurred later in November this year, so the holiday weekend coincided with end-of-month pressures. Not surprisingly,
Thanksgiving rush results in record-high reefer volumes
The holiday rush is underway. Refrigerated freight volumes hit a new weekly record, surpassing even 2017’s record-setting volumes. Reefer rates jumped more