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Business
Rates tick up slightly after dip in truck postings, jump in reefer loads
With a dip in truck postings, too, spot rates increased for refrigerated freight. Get the latest truckload rates and market conditions here on Overdrive.
May 21, 2020
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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
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Overdrive Radio
Words to truck by: ‘You will never, ever come out ahead running at a loss’
Independent owner-operators Daniel and Phyllis Snow of Snow Trucking discuss market deterioration, fallen freight volumes, and more. Listen here on Overdrive.
May 1, 2020
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Overdrive Extra
Carriers’ right to review what the shipper paid for a brokered load
Knowing what the shipper paid for your brokered load on a case-by-case basis can help you determine whether you're treated fairly by the broker. That is, if you can get past barriers some brokers erect against a carrier's review of transaction records.
April 30, 2020
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Business
A third of small fleets shut down as COVID-19 guts freight market
Survey shows coronavirus cutbacks have "totally shut down" one-third of small fleets. Discover how COVID-19 continues to impact owner-operators on Overdrive.
April 28, 2020
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Overdrive Extra
The owner-operator’s No. 1 freight negotiations tool — Right of refusal
As an owner-operator, your right of refusal is your best freight negotiation tool in a down market. Gary Buchs offers insights and information here on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
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Business
Week-over-week freight plunge: 42% falls out of spot market in week ending April 12
DAT Solutions notes that for the week ending April 12, load post volumes across segments were down another 42%. More information here on Overdrive.
April 16, 2020
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Business
Spot market load volume down 39% — in one week
DAT load board network notes the number of available truckloads on the spot market fell 39% during the first week of April 2020. More information here on Overdrive.
April 9, 2020
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Business
Truckload rates crested the wave last week, as owner-ops ride up-and-down market
As the coronavirus continues to impact the trucking industry, owner-operators are dealing with the ride and fall of spot truckload rates. Details on Overdrive.
April 2, 2020
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Business
Mid-range hauls paying better across reefer and van lanes in the last week as replenishment drives volumes
As the COVID-19 crisis impacts supply chains, spot market rates for refrigerated and van lanes jumped for the week ending on March 22. Details on Overdrive.
March 27, 2020
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Business
Truckload volume, rates tick higher amid retailers’ rush to re-stock
During the first week of March, truckload rates rose as consumers boosted spending on shelf-stable food and cleaning supplies, in part anticipating coronavirus spread.
March 12, 2020
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Business
Coronavirus supply-chain disruptions lead into uncertain March, alongside small demand improvements last week
Spot truckload rates for the week of Feb. 24-Mar. 1 were in line with seasonal expectations, but could the coronavirus lead to an uncertain March? Details here.
March 5, 2020
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