Top 10 markets for truckload spot freight in 2019
The spot market continued to grow in 2019, even when compared to a banner year like 2018. Truckload volumes grew
Knight-Swift and DAT announce pilot program for predictive rate forecasting
DAT Solutions announced that it is supplying Knight-Swift Transportation, North America’s largest truckload fleet, with a powerful new rate forecasting
New California owner-operator law on hold for now
One day before California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was to take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, a U.S. District Court judge
What carriers need to do for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
If you’re not exactly sure what you need to do to prepare for the FMCSA’s new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse,
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
Christmas tree shortage? Blame it on the recession…of 2008
Christmas trees are in short supply all over the country. Growers in some states blame the weather, while others blame
2020 Freight Focus: Set your sights on next year’s truckload markets
What can we expect in 2020? With all the uncertainty swirling around the year ahead, it can be tough to
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