DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Then we look at lane-by-lane reports, and we might miss a broader trend. The graph below depicts 24 region-to-region pairs, showing changes in rates for freight movements that originated in four Western regions, heading to destinations in six East Coast regions. In recent years, fall freight has peaked in September and October.

Freight 120

Freight California Florida Idaho 120

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The ocean freight industry suddenly lost one of the top ten players when Hanjin Shipping Co. Missed schedules could keep rates high well into November, when the holiday freight season would ordinarily start to wind down. That means higher volumes, and likely higher freight rates, just when weather starts to turn ugly.

Idaho 70

Idaho Utah Minnesota Wisconsin 70

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

There is a shift underway right now in the refrigerated freight segment. More restaurant spending, more contract freight. The big food service outfits have private fleets, or they work with contract carriers, so the restaurant trend "eats away" at the refrigerated freight volume on the spot market. Two main factors are involved.

Los Angeles 71

Los Angeles Florida Long Beach Idaho 71

DAT Solutions

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring has sprung, bringing a long-awaited upward trend in freight volume.and RATES!! But seasonal freight is coming soon, and it should provide welcome relief for carriers after a quiet winter. Here's some local color: Demand for vans increased in Idaho last week, especially in Twin Falls. For all trailer types!!!

West Virginia 70

West Virginia Freight Los Angeles Atlanta 70

Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

Canada 52

Canada Europe Idaho Utah 52

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2017

But Hermiston is a dead zone for freight, and I had just deadheaded 200 miles to get there from Prineville, another dead zone. October 3, driving through Idaho and Wyoming - The elevation kept getting higher, and soon I passed the dreaded 6,000-foot elevation mark. Background image by Leonard J.

Oregon 70

Oregon Texas Wyoming Chad 70