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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index falls in November

FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index falls in November12+ hour, 15+ min ago   (191+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. " The FTR Shippers Conditions Index reflected a more challenging environment for shippers in November, falling to -2.9 from near-neutral 0.3 in October. "We have been forecasting a freight market shift in 2026 that would be mildly unfavorable for shippers, and trends…...

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DAT: Spot rates cool but were historically high for week two

DAT: Spot rates cool but were historically high for week two13+ hour, 32+ min ago   (233+ words) BEAVERTON, Ore. " Load posts on DAT One reached 3.3 million during the week of Jan. 4-10, the first full shipping week of 2026. " Dry van: $2.40 per mile, down 2 cents week over week " Refrigerated: $2.90 per mile, down 4 cents " Flatbed: $2.55 per mile, down 1 cent " Van…...

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Transport Capacity Services grows amid shifting trade dynamics - TheTrucker.com

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) LAREDO, Texas " Transport Capacity Services (TCS) is announcing significant milestones following the company's official launch in August 2025, following a year of development and customer growth. "With investments across leadership, network capacity, and strategic partnerships, TCS has expanded its ability to…...

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Tariff-ying: ACT Research seminar reveals grave freight outlook

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (447+ words) COLUMBUS, Ind. " ACT Research is revealing key insights from its 73nd commercial vehicle outlook seminar, Market Vitals: The Current & Future Health of the Industry. The two-day, biannual seminar held Aug. 20-22 connects people from across the industry to discuss the current and…...

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July sees continuation of stagnant freight volumes and rates

July sees continuation of stagnant freight volumes and rates4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (986+ words) When inflation rises without a corresponding increase in the gross domestic product (GDP), economists use the term "stagflation." The term could also be used to describe July's freight market. July improvements in freight volumes or rates were hard to see,…...

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Spot rates and volumes closed July on firmer footing

Spot rates and volumes closed July on firmer footing5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (291+ words) BEAVERTON, Ore. " After declining seasonally throughout July, last week's national average spot rates were virtually unchanged compared to the previous week. The total number of loads on the DAT One marketplace increased by 5% week over week, while the number of…...

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North American transborder freight rose 2.1% in February 2025 from February 2024

North American transborder freight rose 2.1% in February 2025 from February 20248+ mon, 2+ week ago   (234+ words) Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. WASHINGTON " The U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing its February transborder freight numbers…...

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ACT Research: Freight in crosshairs of trade war

ACT Research: Freight in crosshairs of trade war8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (220+ words) Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. " With 20%-25% of US surface freight involved in international trade, tariffs are set…...

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Freight remains caught in the crosshairs of the trade war

Freight remains caught in the crosshairs of the trade war8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (507+ words) Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. The shipments component of the Cass Freight Index (CFI) was flat in…...