Fuel prices, higher freight volumes and tighter capacity in the transportation sector pushed spot and contract rates to a two-year high this week.

Dry van and reefer rates cool after war-related fuel price spikes, while flatbed demand and pricing continue to strengthen.

Refrigerated and flatbed spot rates rose last week, while dry van rates eased slightly despite higher year-over-year volumes. Last week, refrigerated and flatbed rates were up, even without including ...

The availability of spot truckload freight fell 10% while the number of trucks posted gained 7% during the week ending Oct. 14, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards. The ...

The spot truckload freight market followed seasonal patterns during the week ending April 4 as load availability increased and capacity tightened, according to load board operator DAT Solutions. Ad ...

Truckload freight volumes rose across all major equipment types in March while a sharp jump in fuel costs pushed spot and ...

Spot and contract truckload rates climbed to their highest levels since 2022 in March. Analysts break down what's driving the ...

Spot market rates posted their strongest March in two years, but can they keep pace with rapidly increasing diesel prices? So ...

The war in Iran is inflating diesel prices in the near term. The freight picture is mixed but positive for flatbed. Rates are stronger year-over-year, but FTR is cautious on its trajectory given ...

Anybody else striking while the iron's hot? This owner-operator's put down the miles with rates improved, taking some of the ...

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spot truckload freight volumes declined in April, a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced ...

Market conditions for motor carriers in February improved to near neutral from a more negative January, according to FTR’s monthly Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) report. FTR’s TCI improved to -0.21 ...