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Rates mostly flat in June as van retains negotiating leverage and flatbed inches up
Paid rates on the spot market were stable in June compared to the month prior, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com, with dry van and flatbed rates creeping up and reefer rates inching down.
July 15, 2015
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Next recession could hit as early as late 2016, say analysts
FTR Associates’ “state of freight” seminar/Q&A reflected readers’ recent suggestions that owner-operators ought to start the belt-tightening now to prepare for a cyclical economic downturn — starting as early as late 2016.
July 9, 2015
At once, Starks pointed to distressing signs for long-haul owner-operators in the spot market, where, despite rates controlled for fuel fairly close to levels relative to performance last year, market demand overall is measuring at “half of what it was in 2014.” He cited the Truckstop.com Trans4Cast market demand index for that measure. “It speaks to the loosening of the capacity situation” as year-over-year growth in total truck loadings (particularly on the long-haul side, reflected in the graph at right) has slowed considerably with sluggish industrial-economy and business-investment measures. Still, with consumer activity continuing to prop up the economy, Starks projected “better growth as we start into next year.” Of those “super long-haul loadings,” most reflective of what’s happening on the spot market, he said, “we’re seeing a lot of weakness right now.”
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Postscript: Analyzing base linehaul rates minus fuel
A quick glance at rate performance year over year, minus fuel, is fairly simple via DAT’s Trendlines pages. And, asks a reader, If rates are flat, where’s the capacity crunch everybody keeps talking about?
July 8, 2015
DAT snapshot of van rates June 2015
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Have spot market rates really dived as much as you think?
When adjusted to control for the large difference in fuel prices, by some views rates are actually stronger this spring than in 2014.
July 3, 2015
DAT rates through June 27 2015
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The Dispatcher app: More book-now freight options via smartphone
Billing itself as a “concierge service” for independents, the Dispatcher app offers automation of the freight-booking process. Since its soft launch, a few thousand operators now use it regularly.
June 30, 2015
The Dispatcher app is available for both iOS- and Android-powered smartphones.
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Cycle analysis: Geographical freight, rate trends
In all segments, the top states for rates on outbound loads show contiguous areas spread across the Midwest and South. For inbound states, the Northeast dominates, but complications abound.
June 29, 2015
Explore quarterly rate changes by state displayed in heat maps for flat, dry van and reefer segments by following this link.
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Cycle analysis: End-of-quarter freight volume, rate boost
In late March, June, September and December, freight picks up and yields generally higher rates across varying segments.
June 26, 2015
2014 end of quarter rate pressure
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Cycle analysis: How posted rates play out
The relationship between offered and negotiated, paid rates can be complex when analyzed by day of the week and trailer type.
June 25, 2015
Rates by day of the week and negotiated premium by day
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Cycle analysis: Assessing rate patterns by negotiation day, time of day, quarter and geographical area
Overdrive’s review of data mined by the Truckstop.com load board reveals trends in negotiation timing and lanes. Some could surprise you – and even reward you.
June 18, 2015
Click on the image to examine a larger version of this chart, showing negotiation day-of-the-week rate highlights in 2014. Explore the same data in online interactive form at this link to Overdrive‘s interactive rates tool.
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When will the next economic downturn hit?
“Owner-operators better tighten their belts now. If I’m seeing the cards right, there is rough water ahead.” –Owner-operator Richard Fassett
June 16, 2015
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Owner-operator John Raffone — for President?
Does he have a chance? Probably not. This question, however, is more in line with his professed goals: Could he at least help bring trucking into the national picture in some way other than just as a punching bag?
June 11, 2015
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Produce haulers looking for another reason not to go to California…
Look no further than recent “hot market maps” showing reefer load-to-truck from DAT … And: rates were in positive territory last week — Roadcheck effect, anyone?
June 10, 2015
Hot market map -- load to truck in reefer segment from DAT June 2015
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