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News
The dark rate: Broker-to-Carrier Contract
There is a true broker-to-carrier contract rate that reflects the model of our industry. That rate distorts the true spot rate and should account for…
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Relative reefer capacity at loosest point since mid-September
Reefer rejection rates tumbled once again over the past week, and the national reefer rejection average is now below 40% for the first time since…
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Trucking
“As I See It” from the Trucking Activist – Scarce commodity
As we discuss ways to improve the sales relationship between carrier and shipper, the term “commodity” always comes up. Most carriers feel being a commodity…
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Tender rejections moving atypically prior to holiday
Unlike freight demand, the typical things we see play out on the capacity side of the equation prior to a holiday have not (at least…
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White Papers
White Paper: 2021 Q2 Shipper Rate Report
This report provides a rate review, forecast and outlook for shippers.
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Runaway rates; HOS reset
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, freight rates continue to rise. Plus, FMCSA has asked for a delay in a lawsuit seeking to roll…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: More LTL rate increases; diving into SONAR freight data
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Old Dominion is the latest LTL carrier to announce a rate increase. Plus, SONAR data shows a freight…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Freight rates jump; Amazon to aid trucking startups
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, freight rates jumped 12% to end 2020, and Amazon wants to help truckers build their own businesses. Plus,…
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News
Uber Freight courts small shippers with free rate-locking tool
Uber Freight has rolled out a free rate-locking tool for small and midsize shippers.
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Missing driver medical exams; surging freight rates
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, driver medical exams may be missing, according to a watchdog. Plus, freight rates continue their surge and FMCSA…
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