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Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots

DAT Solutions

July is the in-between season for refrigerated ("reefer") freight. Freight volume continued to cool off for reefers last week, but some pockets of high demand remain in New Mexico, Arkansas and the Lower Midwest, as shown in this Hot States Map for the week of July 19-25, 2015, below. Those Lower Midwest markets are harvesting melons.

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The “Race” to Win the Autonomous Truck Market

Logistics Viewpoints

TORC and Daimler Truck held an event for journalists last week at a TORC facility in Albuquerque. There are different types of trucks and different types of routes used in hauling freight. Asset utilization basically refers to keeping the truck in motion, instead of sitting in a yard unused for significant periods of time.

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Reefer Demand Cools, Except in a Few Hot Spots

DAT Solutions

Albuquerque continues to offer high load availability for reefers, coupled with a shortage of trucks. Rates were lackluster in the larger freight markets, however, as produce harvests wane and the back-to-school and Halloween merchandise has already been delivered to stores. loads per truck on DAT Load Boards.

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End of Quarter Adds 11% to Van Demand

DAT Solutions

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. Outbound rates edged up in Los Angeles, Dallas, Philadelphia and other major freight markets, however, as shippers rushed to move inventory before the quarter ended on Wednesday.

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Van Rates Surge 6¢, Reefers Add 1¢

DAT Solutions

Albuquerque, NM. Rates declined in Twin Falls, Dallas, Green Bay, and Atlanta, among other seasonal freight markets. Rates are derived from DAT RateView and are based on actual rate agreements between freight brokers and carriers. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. loads per truck.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Other Hot Markets include Albuquerque, Grand Rapids and Little Rock. Rates are derived from DAT RateView and are based on actual rate agreements between freight brokers and carriers, in 65,000 point-to-point lanes throughout the U.S. Reference rates include fuel surcharges but not accessorial or other fees. and Canada.