Spot market freight volume, rates up in March: TransCore
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freight availability and rates on the spot market increased month-over-month and declined slightly year-over-year in March, according to TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index. The index was up 40% in March…
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Spot Market Freight Availability and Rates Up in March
Freight availability and rates on the spot market increased month-over-month and declined slightly year-over-year, according to TransCore’s DAT North American Freight index. The index rose 40% from February to March but was down 6.1% compared to Marc…
Stemco Acquires Motor Wheel
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