Post-Easter rebound doesn’t reach truckload rates
Although van freight volumes recovered following Easter week, it wasn’t enough to boost the national average van rate, which remains
Lagging produce volumes hurt reefer rates
Expectations of a post-Easter rebound failed to materialize in reefer produce freight last week. Truckload demand in Florida continued to
Drug-Alcohol Clearinghouse: Employer asset or capacity killer?
In January, a new FMCSA regulation will take effect that may help fleets avoid hiring drivers who could be a
4 reasons flatbed should bounce back soon
After a strong first quarter, flatbed freight has slowed in April. It’s been a wet month throughout the country, and
Highlights and surprises from the 2019 TIA Conference
Did you miss out on this year’s TIA Capital Ideas Conference and Expo? As usual, this year’s event was packed
Reefers wanted today in Georgia, as Vidalia onions roll out
If you have a reefer trailer, you can be sure to find a load in Southeastern Georgia this week. The
Easter week started strong before demand dipped
Last week started with solid demand, but activity tapered off as Good Friday and the Easter weekend approached. Load-to-truck ratios
Storms put damper on spot rates
Despite an increase in freight volumes, national average rates slipped again last week for vans and reefers. Even the arrival
DAT’s updated credit scoring gives new brokers a boost
You’ve lined up shipper customers and jumped through all the legal hurdles to start your very own freight brokerage. One
5 best bets for running reefers
As we begin the second quarter of the year, I’ve noticed that freight volumes have picked up in the van
Flatbed freight finds its footing
While van and reefer rates saw a decline in March compared to February, flatbed loads bucked the trend, making gains
Reefers still waiting for spring
It’s still early in the spring, but the refrigerated truckload sector is not picking up any momentum yet. I wouldn’t