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Typical spot market dog days of summer a bummer no more — for now, at least

After the big fall with COVID-19 lockdowns early this year, average spot rates closed last week at highest points in nearly two years -- more weekly data here.

August 20, 2020

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Through August 2: Truckload demand pushing rates up

For the week ending Aug. 2, all three equipment types -- van, flatbed, and reefer -- featured improving demand in spot markets. Learn more here on Overdrive.

August 10, 2020

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Rates bucked seasonal trends second half of July

Part of the reason for seasonally nontypical pattern: shippers, brokers turned to the spot market to manage supply chain imbalances. Learn more here.

August 3, 2020

Business

S2 Transport: A hotshot small-fleet stepping stone to bigger things

S2 owners have high hopes for the future based on their complementary skills, as they plan for their drivers' above-average income present and future.

July 31, 2020

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Walkabout Transport: Hotshot as downsized pandemic refuge

One owner-op fled low rates by selling her equipment and buying a well-priced used one-ton and gooseneck flatbed. Here's what she's been able to do with it.

July 29, 2020

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Spot market volume fell last week with holiday, third quarter beginning, but rates rose

Average rates increased as shippers pushed freight out the door before the end of the quarter, but look ahead for declining rates through summer. Details here.

July 10, 2020

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Led by big jump for dry van, per-mile spot rates in June surged

According to data on rates averages from Truckstop.com, the spot market sprang back to life with partial re-openings and retail spending. More on Overdrive.

July 1, 2020

Business

Positive spot market signals, even with cloud of COVID case spikes in ag areas

Spot market rates for vans and reefers are higher than before the COVID-19 coronavirus hit the states. Learn more about the positive spot rates and trends here.

June 25, 2020

Business

Wild COVID-lockdown ride for spot market volumes/rates appears to level out

After 12 rocky weeks, the national average van rate for truckers is back where it was prior to economies contracting in response to the spread of COVID-19.

June 11, 2020

Business

Spot market picks up steam heading into June

DAT Solutions' network of load boards shows truckload rates rising in most lanes just in time for June, a typically peak month for the spot market.

June 4, 2020

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Van demand indicators tick higher as outlook for rates recovery brightens

Rates are low but trending in the right direction with van, flatbed and reefer rates all above the average at the start of the month. Details on Overdrive.

May 28, 2020

Business

Some markets show growth in freight volume, but rates still lag

The DAT load board network shows the number of load posts was up 33% from last week but spot market rates still continue to slip. Learn more here on Overdrive.

May 5, 2020