The abrupt closure of K-Ratio’s fuel hedging program in late June has left trucking companies scrambling as they await answers from the Chicago-based company as to what happened and if they will recoup money owed to them since K-Ratio shuttered its fuel swap options platform.
One significant difference from traditional hedging: There is no chance of hedging losses, just upfront fees instead.
Overall strength in the freight economy continued to drive the Trucking Freight Futures markets higher across the board last week, as the spot National contract set another all-time weekly record by climbing $0.075, or 4.5%, to $1.727 per mile.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets continued to plow higher across the board last week, reflecting the overall strength in the freight economy, as the spot National contract set another all-time weekly record by climbing $0.072, or 4.6%, to $1.652 per mile.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets continued their march higher last week, reflecting the overall boom in the freight economy, as the spot July National contract rose $0.023, or 1.5%, to $1.580 per mile.
It was another strong week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets as the spot National contract rose $0.023, or 1.5% week-over-week, to $1.557 per mile, setting another record for the spot National contract.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets continue to reflect strength in the underlying freight market, particularly in the Los Angeles and Atlanta markets, with the spot National contract rising $0.048, or 3.2%, to $1.534/mile.
It was a strong week across the board for the Trucking Freight Futures markets with the spot National contract rising $0.046, or 3.1%, to $1.526 per mile on surging freight volumes.
It was a mostly positive week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets as gains in the South and East helped push the spot National contract higher by 0.4% to $1.480 per mile.
It was an overall strong week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets as 10 of the 11 spot month contracts posted gains for the week with the spot National contract higher by 0.55% to $1.474 per mile.
In a mixed week for Trucking Freight Futures overall, the spot National contract (FUT.VNU202006) rose 0.4% to finish at $1.466 per mile.
Friday marked the last trading day for the May spot futures contracts, meaning on Monday, the June contracts become the spot contracts. On Friday, as well as for the week, the May contracts finished mixed with the spot National contract ending unchanged at $1.335 per mile.
Trucking Freight Futures ended the week on a down note across the board Friday as uncertainty in the market continues to weigh. Friday’s downturn mostly wiped out a recovery in the futures markets week-over-week.
Freight Futures data to watch today: Spot month futures prices It was a calm start to the week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets as the spot National contract (FUT.VNU202005) rose a fraction to $1.361 per mile. The South regional contract (FUT.VSU202005) rose 0.25% to $1.206, while the West regional contract (FUT.VWU202005) fell a fraction […]
The Trucking Freight Futures markets found their footing on Wednesday after falling off a cliff earlier this week as the spot National contract rose a fraction to $1.358 per mile
Trucking Freight Futures went off a cliff on Monday, posting the largest single-day drop across the board since launch, as the market recalibrated after the April-to-May contract roll.
Freight Futures data to watch today: May “spot” month settlement prices Friday marked the first trading session for the May “spot” month Trucking Freight Futures contracts. The spot National contract (FUT.VNU202005) settled unchanged at $1.419 per mile, nearly $0.10 above where April closed and moved to expiration. The East regional average (FUT.VEU202005) ended 0.74% lower […]
Thursday’s session was the last trading session for the April Trucking Freight Futures contracts, and prices were lower across the board for a seventh consecutive session as the spot National contract finished down 0.7% to close at $1.320 per mile.
Trucking Freight Futures prices continued to tumble and were lower across the board for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday as the spot National contract closed lower to $1.329 per mile.
Trucking Freight Futures were lower across the board for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, as freight volumes and the uncertainty of economic recovery weighed on the market causing the spot National contract to fall 0.74% and close at $1.339 per mile.
Trucking Freight Futures were lower across the board for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, as freight volumes and the uncertainty of economic recovery weighed on the market, causing the spot National contract to finish down $0.01, or 0.74%, to $1.349 per mile.
For a third straight session on Friday, Trucking Freight Futures were lower across the board, capping one of the worst weekly performances since the contracts began trading, as volume concerns weighed on the market.
It was down session for Trucking Freight Futures as the market fell across the board for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the spot National contract down 0.9% to $1.367 per mile, driven lower by pressure in the East.
Trucking Freight Futures were lower across the board on Wednesday as the overall health of the economy weighed on rates with the spot National contract falling $0.012, or 0.9%, to $1.375 per mile.
It was a mixed day on Tuesday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets with uncertainty looming as to where rates may head in the near-term.
Following Monday’s U.S. oil market meltdown, Trucking Freight Futures continued to move lower as the spot National contract fell 0.43% and settled at $1.388 per mile.
After a strong start to the week, Trucking Freight Futures finish mostly lower as freight fundamentals take hold.
It was a mixed Wednesday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets as the spot National contract (FUT.VNU202004) fell fractionally to $1.403 per mile with macroeconomic factors continuing to weigh on rates.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets slid across the board on Tuesday with the spot National contract falling 0.4% to $1.404 per mile as macroeconomic weighed heavily.
Trucking Freight Futures staged a strong rally on Monday after being closed Friday in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets were closed Friday in observance of the Good Friday holiday with the spot National contract finishing unchanged at $1.399 per mile week over week.
It was another mixed day for Trucking Freight Futures on Thursday as the spot National contract finished unchanged for the eighth consecutive session at $1.399 per mile.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to move in a narrow range for the second consecutive session on Wednesday as the spot National contract settled at $1.399/mile.
Trucking Freight Futures are relatively unchanged as a normal trading pattern returns on Tuesday.
Spot National Trucking Freight Futures opened flat on Monday as the Atlanta to Philadelphia lane weighed on the East region.
It was another strong week for Trucking Freight Futures as the April contracts “roll” to the new spot month.
Trucking Freight Futures finish Thursday’s session mixed as the Dallas to Los Angeles lane (VDL) continues to rise.
March Trucking Freight Futures contracts move to expiration as April “rolls” in as the spot month on Wednesday.
A 10,000 mile hedge was executed on Tuesday in the July 2020 East Regional Trucking Freight Futures contract at $1.628/mile.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to climb on Monday as the March expiration approaches.
Panic demand drives week-over-week surge in Trucking Freight Futures prices as futures close out strong on Friday.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to move higher on Thursday as supply chain tightness persists.
Trucking Freight Futures stage broad rally on Wednesday on tight capacity in the West.
Trucking Freight Futures closed higher on Tuesday on strength in the East region.
Trucking Freight Futures trend lower in quiet trading session on Thursday as the spot National contract slips to $1.363/mile.
Trucking Freight Futures held steady on Wednesday as the April National contract (VNU) saw 10 more contracts trade at $1.375/mile.
Trucking Freight Futures rally as the April National contract trades at $1.375/mile with more companies returning to the market to hedge their exposure to freight rate volatility.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets finished Monday unchanged to mixed, pointing to continued tightening of spot market capacity.
Trucking Freight Futures posted moderate gains across the board on Friday to wrap up a tumultuous and volatile week.
Trucking Freight Futures finish higher on Thursday as capacity tightened to meet demand of panic buying caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trucking Freight Futures finished Wednesday’s session mixed as the East region shows strength on fundamentals and volume of imports.
Trucking Freight Futures stabilized to end slightly mixed on Tuesday as global equities and oil markets rebound.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to decline on Monday as the collapse in the global equities and oil markets weighed heavily on rates.
The Trucking Freight Futures markets were dragged lower for the week as the outbound LAX lanes plunged on Friday.
Trucking Freight Futures appeared to find their footing on Thursday amidst the return of mild to moderate volatility in freight rates.
Calm continued as the Trucking Freight Futures markets ended Wednesday mixed to fractionally lower and the Atlanta to Philadelphia lane continued to strengthen.
After a wild couple of sessions, calmness returned to the Trucking Freight Futures markets on Tuesday.
Trucking Freight Futures remained under pressure on Monday, despite a rebound in the U.S. equities markets, as March becomes the new spot month.
Trucking Freight Futures significantly down for the week as February contracts enter expiration and fears of significant supply chain disruption grows.
Trucking Freight Futures tumbled on Thursday on growing fears of a global supply chain slow-down due to the continued spread of Coronavirus.
Though still quiet on Wednesday, activity in the Trucking Freight Futures began to return as the market deals with uncertainty.
Trucking Freight Futures continued treading water on Tuesday as the spot contract “roll” approaches at the end of this week.
Trucking Freight Futures stuck in neutral on Monday as Coronavirus fear grips market.
Despite the relative calm since last Tuesday’s trading session, Trucking Freight Futures finished the week moderately lower.
A pattern of stability has developed over the past two trading sessions as Trucking Freight Futures await next catalyst.
A feeling of relative stability returned to the Trucking Freight Futures markets on Wednesday.
After taking a holiday breather, Trucking Freight Futures continued their February swoon on Tuesday.
With Trucking Freight Futures closed on Monday, new SONAR futures spot month data combined with the forward curves point to a continued soft rate environment.
A mixed session on Friday leaves Trucking Freight Futures seeing red for the week ending 2/14.
Trucking Freight Futures fell sharply on Thursday as the short-term impact of the coronavirus weighed on the market.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to amble along sideways on Wednesday while still looking for some direction.
Trucking Freight Futures forward curves point to a challenging rate environment for inbound and outbound Chicago freight.
Manic Monday for Trucking Freight Futures with ten of eleven markets lower.
A mixed Friday punctuated a mixed week for the Trucking Freight Futures markets.
Trucking Freight Futures continued their slow descent lower with another down session on Thursday.
Trucking Freight Futures finish Wednesday’s session sideways to lower as the overall market looks for a catalyst to provide direction.
Outbound LAX Trucking Freight Futures drop on Tuesday, pushing the overall market lower.
February National Freight Futures open the month higher on Monday, driven by strength in South and West regions.
Trucking Freight Futures are mostly lower as the spot month contracts rolled from January 2020 to February 2020.
National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Thursday as outbound LAX lanes gain on Dry Van tender rejections.
Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge.
Trucking Freight Futures ended Tuesday’s session mixed with forward curves pointing to lower near-term rates.
DAL to LAX continues to stumble as Freight Futures open mixed to lower
Dallas to Los Angeles futures (VDL) stumble in an otherwise positive week for Tucking Freight Futures.
Trucking Freight Futures continued to firm on Thursday as bullish fundamentals emerge.
National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster.
Strength in the West region nudges National Trucking Freight Futures higher on Tuesday.
Trucking Freight Futures markets were closed on Monday; Futures forward curves point to flat year-over-year rates.
A mixed trading session on Friday capped a bearish week for the Trucking Freight Futures market.
Thursday’s National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve points to softness in spot rates through February 2020.
National Trucking Freight Futures fall again on Wednesday under the weight of weakness in the East.
Trucking Freight Futures remain lower after Tuesday’s session with LAX to SEA (VLS) the lone bright spot.
Trucking Freight Futures open the week lower on Monday as SEA to LAX (VSL) continues to slide.
Trucking Freight Futures recap for the week ending Friday, January 10, 2020: East region strengthens; West and South regions weaken
Chicago to Atlanta (VCA) Trucking Freight Futures show strength on Thursday in an otherwise mixed market.
Trucking Freight Futures mostly stable on Wednesday with SEA to LAX under downward pressure.
Trucking Freight Futures quietly post mixed results for second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.
January Trucking Freight Futures soar as a busy and volatile week comes to an end.
Trucking Freight Futures rally on Thursday in first trading session of 2020 after the December 2019/January 2020 spot contract roll.
