Truckload Indexes
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In the last week of Q2, freight demand rises only slightly
Volume levels have made a final push before the second quarter ends. The national rejection rate has recovered from its earlier dip below 8%...
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Rejection rates continue to fall, leading to depression in the spot market
Volume levels have restarted their decline, as have spot rates. The national rejection rate has fallen below 8%...
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Viewpoint: FMLA denial not required to have violated employee’s rights
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that simply discouraging an employee from filing a FMLA request is enough to have violated the employee’s…
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Freight demand succumbs to headwinds as spot rates continue to slide
Volume levels have restarted their decline, as have spot rates. The national rejection rate has fallen below 9%...
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Viewpoint: Congress passes ocean shipping reform
Despite the debate on ocean shipping reform, the law will be signed into law by President Biden relatively soon. With his presidency increasingly defined by…
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Trailer manufacturers keep the brakes on new orders
Trailer makers continue to push away orders as supply chain issues in different areas vex production amid stable pent-up demand.
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The loss of US refining capacity is helping drive record diesel prices — and it probably won’t improve anytime soon
As diesel and gasoline prices climb faster than the price of crude, a drop in U.S. refining capacity is seen as a key factor in…
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Volumes recover from post-holiday depression, rejections take a dive
Volume levels have restarted their decline, as have spot rates. The national rejection rate has fallen below 9%...
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Office birthday party costs employer $450,000
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is a requirement for companies, and even honest mistakes can trigger violations.
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Congress is voting soon to overhaul the shipping industry. Here’s everything you need to know.
FMC rulemakings and reports included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will begin taking shape soon after the bill is enacted. Here’s a…
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