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Severe weather causes freight rates to slip

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The highways are open now, but there are still flood warnings in six states: Nebraska, parts of neighboring South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, plus eastern Arizona and western Mississippi. National Average Freight Rates. As a result, several lanes to Los Angeles had sharp drops: Dallas to Los Angeles moved down to $1.27/mi.

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Reefer freight sizzles in South Texas

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As we get closer to Christmas, a larger proportion of fresh fruit and vegetables are imported from Mexico through a handful of border crossings in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. per mile from McAllen to Dallas. Demand for fresh produce remains strong, even though most fall crops have already been harvested in the U.S.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

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To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Arizona is known for its plentiful sunshine and arid climate, making it a great state to grow leafy vegetables all year long. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.

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Spring Came Early in These Freight Markets

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The number of loads available on the spot market last month was also up more than 100% compared to February 2016, which is a pretty good sign that the freight recession really is over. Since the freight coming out didn’t pay very well, inbound lanes paid more. The freight market in L.A. The rest stayed put.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

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Reefer volumes have fallen, though, and that's also kept van rates in check since reefer trucks compete for van freight during slow periods. Here are a few lanes that moved lower: Nogales, Arizona to Dallas plunged 33¢ to $1.89/mile. Lakeland, FL to Charlotte gained 19¢ to $1.65/mile. Falling Rates.

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Is the spot market sputtering or stabilizing?

DAT Solutions

Reefer volumes have fallen, though, and that's also kept van rates in check since reefer trucks compete for van freight during slow periods. Here are a few lanes that moved lower: Nogales, Arizona to Dallas plunged 33¢ to $1.89/mile. Lakeland, FL to Charlotte gained 19¢ to $1.65/mile. Falling Rates.