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Van Rates Fall 3ยข, in Mid-Winter Slump

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It's February, so it should be no surprise that freight availability is down, and so are rates. Rates rose for high-volume lanes originating in Denver , Houston and Atlanta , but outbound rates declined in Chicago and Philadelphia. TriHaul Adds $500 to Roundtrip Pay: Chicago - Columbus - Louisville - Chicago.

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Where to Find Loads in the Slow Season

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February is the slow season for freight, and it may feel like your business is at a crawl right now. Still, finding loads and positioning your trucks is harder when there's more competition for freight, so we're going to take a look at some of your best bets for finding van, reefer, and flatbed loads during the slow season.