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Wondering how the spot market performed last quarter? Check our Q1 Fleet Profitability report, covering the dry van, reefer, and flatbed markets. We analyzed millions of spot market loads from 70 US markets to share insights about: The best markets for booking profitable van, reefer, and flatbed loads. ✅ What percentage of lanes last quarter were profitable ✅ How lane profitability has changed over the last 3 months ✅ How fuel costs have changed over the past six months  ✅ Strategies for making sure your fleet stays on the profit path Get the full report here: https://bit.ly/3UpNpIO #trucking #truckingindustry #truckingcompany #dispatchingservices #dispatcher #fleetmanagement

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio April 1-7: ~Dry van load posts dropped 11% w/w but are still 14% higher y/y. ~Carrier equipment posts dropped 5% last week with some exiting the industry. ~Decrease in load posts + Decrease in equipment posts =’s Load-2-Truck Ratio dropping to 3.64. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

Time is money, and every moment matters. Trailer pools are key to optimizing freight transportation and enhancing driver schedules. COOP by Ryder is your trusted partner, helping you revolutionize your approach to freight movement with rentals for drop and hook freight via a trailer pool, cutting costs and enhancing efficiency. https://bit.ly/3FomapM #COOPbyRyder #ChooseCOOPbyRyder #OptimizeWithCOOP #COOPRentalSolutions

Did you know about 25% of truck space is wasted on a day-to-day basis? A recent Flock Freight cross-country pool covered 3,523 miles from the Pacific Northwest to Massachusetts. Starting with two pickups in Washington and only 54% of trailer capacity full, Flock optimized efficiency by adding 2 stops, achieving an 86% utilization.  When a truck is running half empty, shippers end up paying for unused space, leading to unnecessary costs, and carriers miss out on opportunities to maximize their earnings. Read full FreightWaves article here: https://bit.ly/47DC3ER

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If you answered Flatbed to yesterday's poll, you're correct! ✅ Compared to Dry Van and Reefer load-to-truck ratios, Flatbed numbers have been more consistent. However, YOY, they have dropped nearly 48%! 📉 #logistics #flatbed #loadtotruck #domesticfreight #AGL #shipping #spotrates

Dry van load-to-truck rates dipped 4.5% 📉entering March, following a significant 40% decrease in February and nearly 9% year-over-year drop for February. Spot rates, which declined 4% last month, have remained stable since. 🚛 #logistics #dryvan #loadtotruck #spotrates #trucking #domesticfreight

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratios: ~Dry van spot market load posts decreased last week to the lowest in 8 years with volumes dropping 20% w/w. ~Carrier equipment posts stayed flat and had no real movement. ~Decrease in load posts + Flat equipment posts =”s Load-2-Truck Ratio decreasing 18% to 2.14. #freightmarket #supplychain #trucking #logistics #transportation

Expanding into transport logistics or upgrading your fleet requires careful planning, especially when purchasing a flatbed trailer. The right trailer can streamline operations, cut maintenance costs, and safeguard cargo. This article gives practical tips on selecting a flatbed trailer to maximize your investment value. Read: https://zurl.co/P0Qr #flatbed #equipment

Q: How can DB Schenker’s Dedicated Fleet service enhance your supply chain goals? 🤔 A: •Better communication 📞 •Cost management & savings 🛟💵 •Customization 🔬 •Guaranteed capacity ✔️ •Reliability and consistency 🔗 Bonus points: •*Enhanced security*🔒 If you’re in supply chain, we’re in this battle together as we combat freight theft on the rise. It’s organized crime and requires an organized defense. A dedicated fleet solution gives you better control over the handling and security of your cargo. Reducing your exposure to damage, loss, or theft.