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September Van and Reefer Trends Stay Strong After Labor Day

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Demand was up, but there weren’t many big changes on the top 100 van lanes. Demand for vans has been highest across the northern band of states, and the Midwest has a top region for loads and rates. Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Joliet, IL , were all in the top 10 for load posts on DAT Load Boards last week.

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Spot Freight Volumes Get Welcomed Boost

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Demand for dry vans was still high across Texas and must of the Southeast, but activity is starting to shift to the Midwest for the second half of summer. Memphis to Indianapolis was more typical of retail lanes last week, falling 20¢ to $1.90/mile. That led to an uptick in load posts on DAT load boards , but rates didn't respond.

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Get Ready for La Niña, With Snowy Winter in the Northern U.S.

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This year’s weather may not be as severe, but truckers will need to be aware of road conditions on Interstates 80 and 90 through those states, and there could be delays in and around Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.