Trucking rates
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Chart of the Week
Transportation costs keep rising as service deteriorates
Transportation rates continue to climb while service is at an all-time low. Shippers will have to be aggressive in devising new strategies to keep costs…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: A wild Q4 and even better times ahead?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Knight-Swift sees a strong 2021 ahead; experts are predicting a wild Q4; and Kenan Advantage Group could be…
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Chart of the Week
Are spot rates peaking before the peak?
Transportation costs are hitting record levels as companies struggle to grab capacity amidst an unusually early peak season.
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AskWaves
What is the difference between trucking contract and spot rates?
The clear difference between contract and spot rates.
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Trucking
Solving the trucking profitability paradox
Profitability is the key to any business staying in business. In trucking it is harder than in many other businesses. Chris Henry explores the "trucking…
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Inside FreightWaves
FreightWaves and Truckstop.com partner to bring spot market analytics to SONAR (with video)
FreightWaves SONAR clients will have access to Truckstop.com rates
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Infographics
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Intermodal
Forecasting intermodal in 2020
FreightWaves Market Expert Mike Baudendistel writes about the issues impacting rail intermodal in 2020, and the ongoing battle between the railroads and the trucking industry.
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Freightonomics podcast
What drives trucking rates
Anthony and Zach explain the primary cost drivers of operating a trucking company and the market influences that drive the pricing volatility on both contracted…
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Chart of the Week
Growth in long haul freight will drive tighter trucking market in 2020
Not only were volumes lower in 2019, but they traveled less miles, which compounded the impact of oversupply. Volumes have not recovered, but something else…
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