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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Spot Market Rates Hit Highest Levels since January

Spot market rates for dry van and refrigerated shipments in June were the highest since January as capacity tightened due to the Roadcheck inspection blitz and increased demand.

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5 Things Fleets are Concerned About in mid-2019

We’re nearly halfway through 2019, so HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge asked HDT’s Editorial Advisory Board what current trends and issues are most on their minds.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

June a 'Pivotal Month' for Spot Market, Says DAT Solutions

With spot truckload freight volumes failing to meet expectations in May, DAT Solutions is looking to June to see if volumes from May were simply delayed.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

PostBidShip Finds Shippers Choose Quality Carriers Over Lowest Bid

Enterprise shippers only chose the lowest spot market freight bid 25% of the time, showing a preference for a carrier with high quality service instead of always opting for the lowest rate, according to PostBidShip.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2019

Spot Truckload Freight Volume Fell in December

Load availability on the spot market has been trending downward since August 2018, as capacity loosened and trucks became more available.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2018

After Brief Rebound, Spot Rates Disappoint in December

The spot market has not enjoyed the usual boost provided by holiday shipping so far in December, with spot market rates falling for all three major trailer types.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

Spot Market Dips in November, but Likely to Rise on Holiday Freight

Spot market freight volume and rates fell for most equipment types last month, but holiday shipping is expected to give it a boost.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

DAT Freight Index: Hurricanes Delay October Freight Surge

Severe weather in Asia and the U.S. Eastern seaboard slowed seasonal freight flows in October, leading to truckload transportation delays at U.S. ports, according to DAT Solutions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2018

Spot Rates Return to Pre-Summer Levels

The spot market continues to cool a bit, with fewer loads posted and lower national average spot truckload rates, according to DAT.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Spot Freight Rates Slide, But Remain High

National average van freight rates fell for the fifth week in a row, dropping 6 cents to $2.18 per mile for the week ending in Aug. 11, according to the latest numbers from DAT Solutions.

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