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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Memphis outbound rates were down for the week, but rates are rising in the Midwest, starting with Columbus. If you’re running into a third day or you just want to try something new, pick a second destination with a reliable source of loads for your trailer type. That breaks up the return trip.

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

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E-commerce was a major source of spot market freight for what is usually a quiet season, boosting truckload rates to a surprise peak in the last two months of the year. Instead of tapering off after October, as retail freight did in years past, a boom market emerged for truckload transportation in November and December.

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