Freight volume
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News
Southern California strength places pricing power with carriers
Freight volumes in Southern California are starting to ramp, signaling the start of the peak truckload season.
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Carriers firmly grasp pricing power as volume levels slide
Elevated accepted tender volumes and rates signal that carriers are maintaining pricing power. Truckload capacity constraints are easing as contract rates climb.
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Carriers hold pricing power after sluggish start to Q4
Strong freight volumes signal that carriers are firmly in the driver seat with regards to pricing power.
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Carriers grip pricing power firmly as Q3 comes to a close
Strong freight volumes signal that carriers are firmly in the driver seat with regards to pricing power.
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Pricing power firmly in carriers’ hands as rates snap back
Spot rate snap back signals that carriers are firmly in the driver seat with regards to pricing power.
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Freightonomics podcast
Coronavirus update and the main functions of a freight forwarder
Zach and Anthony talk about the latest coronavirus developments on transportation, the main functions of a freight forwarder and recent economic developments.
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Weather and Critical Events
Snowstorm heading toward a few large freight markets (with forecast video)
Markets comprising nearly 11% of the nation's outbound freight in path of winter storm.
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Weather and Critical Events
Heavy snowfall slowing down Denver freight market (with forecast video)
Tender rejections in Denver market rising to 12% over the past week, one of the highest levels in the country.
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Freightonomics podcast
January is the Monday of the year
Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and…
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Business
Six tips for reducing cargo damage in the shipping process
Merchandise of almost any kind is valuable. Packaging it correctly is one key to making sure it arrives at its destination undamaged. Learn some tips…
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