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A hot August: New development for the spot market in van, reefer
Find load-to-truck demand indicator averages for van and reefer below â for last week, when volumes declined for vans nationally but remained well higher than what is typical for August most years. âTemperatures in our part of the woods have come down from their unseasonably torrid highs,â noted DATâs Ken Harper, âbut itâs still very [âŚ]
August 18, 2017
Business
After hot end of July on the spot market, lucky lanes in van, reefer
The central question remains whether weâll see the typical August slump in freight and rates for vans and reefers, or if the economy has enough oomph to make August as relatively exceptional as July was.
August 3, 2017
Business
Dog days of freight, rates setting in?
âBad news, good news,â says DATâs Ken Harper, looking at the spot market picture within the last week â less freight, suggesting the typically âSummertime Bluesâ this time of year may finally be settling in.
July 21, 2016
Business
Creepy crawlies and questionable questions
âHereâs an important tip to remember: if someone walks up to you in a truck stop with a cup and asks you to describe whatâs in it, just run. Donât even bother looking, because itâs either going to be gross or scary.â
September 3, 2014
Channel 19
Boaters âflashing truckersâ prompt new restrictions in N.C.
New NCDOT buoys around the I-77 causeway over Lake Norman attempt to remove the exhibitionist temptation.
March 14, 2013
Business
Notes on vacationers and summer attire
Once a year, families insist on renting insanely large vehicles in order to terrorize professional drivers on the road.
July 27, 2012
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