DAT Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2019

The last time the average van rate was below $2 per mile was 16 months ago, in September 2017. There’s the normal seasonal slowdown that occurs around this time each year, but falling fuel surcharges and increased capacity in the spot market are adding to downward pressure on rates. Memphis to Indianapolis dipped 16¢ to $2.01/mile.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 13, 2017

Brokers and shippers had a harder time finding trucks last week, so they paid a premium in most major markets and lanes. Rates were also way up on the lanes from Memphis to Indianapolis and Memphis to Dallas. to Denver rose 22¢ to $2.72/mile. Even Denver to Stockton was up 12¢ -- it still averaged just $1.21/mile,

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 12, 2018

And of the drivers who do work, a lot lose driving time due to the inspections. That fits what you'd normally expect to see when comparing a 5-day work week to a holiday-shortened week with just 4 business days. Demand was hot for freight moving into the Midwest, with inbound volumes for Chicago and Indianapolis near record levels.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 6, 2019

That's a typical trend for this time of year, but volumes are starting to gather strength. Dallas to Denver fell 10¢ to $2.03/mi. Rock Island to Indianapolis dropped 53¢ $2.91/mi. Rock Island to Indianapolis dropped 53¢ $2.91/mi. – perhaps just winter lingering. loads per truck. VAN TRENDS.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It takes half the time to set-up (three weeks vs. three months) and costs a fraction of the traditional solutions because there are no long-term commitments or service fees. Indianapolis, Indiana. Denver, Colorado. Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Ultimately, this requires getting your product closer to your customers.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It takes half the time to set-up (three weeks vs. three months) and costs a fraction of the traditional solutions because there are no long-term commitments or service fees.</p> Online sales go through the roof and they are trying to push orders through a pipeline that just can’t hold that volume. </p>

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