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Loads and Rates Rise as Month Ends

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Chicago and Columbus are finally showing some signs of life after a few disappointingly quiet months. Vans even got a rate increase in the Northeast last week, as outbound lanes improved in Philadelphia and Buffalo. In the South Central region, Houston is the biggest source of flatbed loads, and rates rose 30¢ to $2.38

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Load availability was also up, and load-to-truck ratios improved. Memphis outbound rates were down for the week, but rates are rising in the Midwest, starting with Columbus. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. It also improves your rate from $1.73/mile That breaks up the return trip.