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Reefer Demand Cools, Except in a Few Hot Spots

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Demand for reefers slipped 13% on the spot market last week, following an end-of-quarter surge in the previous week, and truck capacity added 2%. Albuquerque continues to offer high load availability for reefers, coupled with a shortage of trucks. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees.

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End of Quarter Adds 11% to Van Demand

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Van demand rose 11% last week, in the end-of-quarter rush , and truck capacity tightened by 2.9%. Albuquerque also has high load availability for vans, coupled with a shortage of trucks, as shown in this Hot States Map for the week of September 27 to October 3. loads per truck on DAT Load Boards.

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Van Rates Adjust to Changing Holiday Demand

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Truck posts rose 12%, which meant it was a little easier for shippers and brokers to find capacity. Denver is what we typically refer to as a backhaul market, though, meaning that outbound loads usually pay a lot less than inbound loads. One of the few headhaul lanes out of Denver is to Albuquerque, NM , and it gained10¢ to $2.16/mile.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

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Plus, when reefers are in high demand, van capacity tends to tighten up, too. Other Hot Markets include Albuquerque, Grand Rapids and Little Rock. Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards. loads per truck. and Canada.

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Van Rates Surge 6¢, Reefers Add 1¢

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Albuquerque, NM. Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. There were lots of Hot Markets for reefers last week, including: Spokane, WA. Savannah, GA.

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Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots

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These "hot markets" may pay above-average rates for reefers: Albuquerque, NM; Lubbock, TX; Fayetteville, AR; Memphis and Nashville, TN; Cape Girardeau, MO; and Evansville, IN. Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards and in DAT RateView.

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