Spring Came Early in These Freight Markets
Last week, we said that if spot market volumes kept climbing, then rates were going to go up finally. Well,
Low Reefer Demand Drags Down Van Rates
Spot market freight has stabilized in recent weeks, and last week we saw load-to-truck ratios rise for every trailer type.
Van Rates Might Be Close to the Bottom, if They Aren’t There Already
Load posts were up a bit again last week, which is the second straight week of improving spot market volumes.
Where to Find Loads in the Slow Season
February is the slow season for freight, and it may feel like your business is at a crawl right now.
Van and Reefer Rates Slip, but Volumes Strong in January
Late January is typically a time for lower rates and less demand, but spot market volumes didn’t fallen off sharply
Freight Rates Are Coming Back Down to Earth
December was arguably the strongest month for freight in 2016. So even though we’re now going through the typical seasonal
Christmas is Over. Why Are There So Many Loads?
Lots of people like to take vacation during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Business is usually pretty
Expect Van Rates to Peak in December
Van rates dropped 3¢ per mile as a national average last week, which is not the best news. However, the
Are High Freight Rates in December the New Normal?
There have been strong signs of growth in the spot market since May, but it had mostly been a slow-and-steady
Van Rates and Volumes Slip From Seasonal Peak
Van rates fell 3¢ last week, from a rare early November peak. The national average adjusted down to $1.67 per
Spot Market Kept Growing in October
Van freight didn’t see a big boost in the last full week of October, and rates on the 100 highest-traffic
Post-Hurricane Floods Boost Rates in Southeast for Vans, Not Flatbeds
Freight started moving into Florida again last week, due to pent-up demand following Hurricane Matthew. Van load volume and rates