Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Most of the major van markets actually had fewer outbound loads available, though, and most regular freight heading to Houston was canceled. Dallas rates also soared, as some freight was diverted to that busy freight hub. In the other direction, Chicago to Minneapolis jumped up 33¢ to $2.60 per mile.
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DAT Solutions
JANUARY 29, 2019
often suffer from all kinds of severe weather during the first quarter, impacting freight movements. Then temperatures suddenly plunged into the single digits and below in much of the Midwest, including sub-zero temps in Chicago and Minneapolis. Large swaths of the U.S. This winter could be one of the coldest yet.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 13, 2017
Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (Star Tribune). November 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Freightex also routinely handles freight from shippers who require temperature-controlled, specialized, and other types of customized equipment. UPS Acquires Freightex Ltd.
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so trucks are still in high demand to move refrigerated freight. Just like with dry van freight , reefer capacity tightened in the first week of November, meaning that shippers and brokers had a harder time finding trucks to move those reefer loads.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 10, 2018
The demand for refrigerated trailers peaked at year-end, but the extra-cold weather in many parts of the country has kept prices at record-setting levels in many areas, since those trailers are being used to keep freight from freezing. Reefer capacity is still tight, as the industry continues to adjust to the ELD mandate.
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 27, 2015
In fact, there were more load posts on DAT Load Boards from January through September 2015 than in any other year except 2014 -- which was an exceptional year in freight transportation. There are lots of loads, but capacity is also abundant, due to the low cost of fuel and a number of other factors. What's different this year?
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