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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

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Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. Seasonal impacts typically hit in late spring and continue through early summer – roughly Memorial Day through July 4 th.

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My Worst Load Ever: Hauling Oregon Potato Chips to Texas

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The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 2 , picking up in Hermiston, Oregon - I had to call on loads as far as 200 miles away, just to find something that would get me going. It was 200-plus miles away with a late shipper, and going to a strict, on-time receiver in Cleburne, TX.

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