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Truckload Rates Finally Catch Up to Freight Volumes

DAT Solutions

That may have caused reefer trucks to spill over into van capacity out in Charlotte , with the extra competition driving down outbound van rates. Lots of lanes were paying summer-like rates last week: Rock Island to Minneapolis was up ▲62¢ to an average of $2.67/mile. Las Vegas to Los Angeles fell 71¢ to $2.48/mile,

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Truckload Rates Finally Catch Up to Freight Volumes

DAT Solutions

That may have caused reefer trucks to spill over into van capacity out in Charlotte , with the extra competition driving down outbound van rates. Lots of lanes were paying summer-like rates last week: Rock Island to Minneapolis was up ▲62¢ to an average of $2.67/mile. Las Vegas to Los Angeles fell 71¢ to $2.48/mile,

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Demand Surges in Final Week of 2015

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This week, carriers should be able to find van loads easily in these Hot Markets , where exceptional load volume (more than 1,000 load posts per day) plus a shortage of trucks equals some great opportunities: Minneapolis , MN. Demand and capacity information is based on load and truck posts from DAT Load Boards. Green Bay , WI.

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Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year

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Freight patterns showed increased retail trade ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and since some drivers finished the week up early ahead of the holiday weekend, capacity also tightened. The average length of haul for produce shipments was longer last week, which soaked up extra capacity. Green Bay to Minneapolis slipped 20¢ to $1.99/mile,

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