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Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year

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Freight patterns showed increased retail trade ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and since some drivers finished the week up early ahead of the holiday weekend, capacity also tightened. Dallas to Tulsa rates were also up, likely due to oil-related traffic. Volumes in Birmingham are still soft, except for local freight.

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Where Did the Loads Go?

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But van load availability returned to mid-November levels last week, as a 25% decline in load posts reversed a big, post-Thanksgiving gain in spot market freight. Reefer freight was also quiet last week , as fresh food shipments hit a brief lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas. What's Next for Truckload Freight?

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