https://www.transportpro.net/articles/ Stay up to date with the latest freight news and market analysis from Transport Pro. Our articles cover key industry trends, economic reports, and crucial insights on van, reefer, and flatbed rates to help brokers and carriers navigate the evolving logistics landscape. Hugo en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/october-2026-freight-market-report-rate-moderation/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/october-2026-freight-market-report-rate-moderation/ October 2026 freight data shows dry van and reefer rates easing from summer highs while Step Deck and Conestoga keep climbing. Broker losses fell to 6.7% of loads. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/may-2026-freight-market-report-capacity-crunch/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/may-2026-freight-market-report-capacity-crunch/ May 2026 freight market data indicates a severe capacity crunch driving spot rates north of $3.00/mile. Discover why 11% of brokered loads are operating at a loss. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/edi-vs-api-logistics-integrations/ Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/edi-vs-api-logistics-integrations/ Compare EDI vs. API for logistics. Explore pros, cons, and essential transport transaction sets (EDI 204, 214, 210) to find your perfect TMS integration path. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/april-2026-freight-market-report-spot-rates-record-highs/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/april-2026-freight-market-report-spot-rates-record-highs/ April 2026 freight market data reveals spot rates at all-time highs. Van and Reefer rates jumped $0.20/mile, while Flatbed surged 13.1% amid capacity bleed. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2026-freight-market-flatbed-surge-fuel-crisis/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2026-freight-market-flatbed-surge-fuel-crisis/ March 2026 freight data shows a massive 21.8% jump in Step Deck rates. Van and Reefer hold steady, but carriers face immense pressure as national diesel hits $5.40/gallon amid Strait of Hormuz closures. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2026-freight-spot-rate-analysis-diesel-impact/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2026-freight-spot-rate-analysis-diesel-impact/ Analyze March 2026 freight spot rate trends. Discover how Middle East tensions and $3.897 diesel prices are tightening capacity and driving van rates up by 5.1%. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-highway-premier-partner/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-highway-premier-partner/ Transport Pro achieves Premier Partner status with Highway, expanding access to Highway Connect for entry-level brokers to fight freight fraud and verify carrier identity. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/january-2026-freight-market-analysis-research-deep-dive/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/january-2026-freight-market-analysis-research-deep-dive/ A deep dive into the January 2026 freight market. Analyze the 8.9% broker margin squeeze, equipment-specific rate surges, and national capacity trends cross-referenced with the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/january-2026-freight-market-report-transport-pro/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/january-2026-freight-market-report-transport-pro/ Analyze the January 2026 freight market trends. Compare Transport Pro spot rates against the U.S. Bank Freight Index. Insights on broker margins, carrier pay, and equipment trends. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-2025-freight-market-rate-surge-report/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-2025-freight-market-rate-surge-report/ December 2025 data confirms freight market recovery. Van and Reefer spot rates surged 9.5%, surpassing contract rates, while broker margins hit historic lows. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/q4-2025-freight-market-stability-analysis/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/q4-2025-freight-market-stability-analysis/ Deep dive into Q4 2025 freight data: Van rates stabilize, Reefer demand outpaces inflation, and nearshoring drives record cross-border volume. Read the full analysis. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/november-2025-freight-market-update-rate-stability-trends/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/november-2025-freight-market-update-rate-stability-trends/ November 2025 freight data indicates market stability. See why Van, Flatbed, and Reefer rates are holding steady and how nearshoring is driving cross-border volume. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/october-2025-freight-market-analysis/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/october-2025-freight-market-analysis/ Get the Oct 2025 freight analysis. See why flatbed rates surged 3.7% amid a capacity crunch, while van/reefer lag. Plus, a 95% import surge signals a volatile Q4. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-highway-trusted-freight-exchange/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-highway-trusted-freight-exchange/ Transport Pro partners with Highway to integrate the Trusted Freight Exchange (TFX), offering freight brokers a secure, automated marketplace with verified carriers and real-time fraud prevention. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2025-q3-freight-market-analysis/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2025-q3-freight-market-analysis/ A detailed breakdown of the Q3 2025 freight market. Explore in-depth data on capacity, manufacturing indexes, import/export trends, and expert analysis on the upcoming holiday season. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2025-freight-market-report/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2025-freight-market-report/ Official September 2025 freight market analysis. See how steady rates, tightening margins, and shifting capacity are signaling a volatile Q4 and holiday season. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-2025-freight-rates-report/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-2025-freight-rates-report/ In-depth analysis of the August 2025 freight market, examining the impact of new U.S. tariffs, the de minimis exemption suspension, and a new driver proficiency test on freight rates. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-2025-freight-rates-analysis/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-2025-freight-rates-analysis/ An in-depth analysis of the August 2025 freight market. See how van, flatbed, and reefer rates are reacting to seasonal shifts and economic pressures like import tariffs. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-rates-show-a-rise-july-2025/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-rates-show-a-rise-july-2025/ Explore the interactive U.S. freight market report for July 2025. Analyze rising shipping rates for van & reefer, broker margin shifts, and key transportation industry trends with dynamic charts. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/logistics-report-june-2025-shipping-volumes-surge/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/logistics-report-june-2025-shipping-volumes-surge/ In-depth economic analysis of the June 2025 Transport Pro freight market. Report details a 6.1% surge in shipment volumes, a modest recovery in broker margins, and the persistent stagnation of carrier rates. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/cloneops-and-transport-pro-join-forces-in-ai-technology/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/cloneops-and-transport-pro-join-forces-in-ai-technology/ Transport Pro, a leading web-based TMS platform, has partnered with AI innovator CloneOps.ai to integrate AI-powered virtual agents into its system. This collaboration aims to automate key freight operations, including calls, dispatching, load status updates, and back-office tasks, leading to enhanced efficiency, faster deliveries, and improved real-time visibility for shippers. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/trucking-market-report-may-2025-van-reefer-rates/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/trucking-market-report-may-2025-van-reefer-rates/ May 2025 data shows van and reefer rates increasing due to tighter capacity, despite lower brokerage margins. Flatbed metrics remain stable while international shipments see a sharp decline. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/amid-trade-war-chaos-trucking-markets-tighten/ Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/amid-trade-war-chaos-trucking-markets-tighten/ Discover how U.S.-China trade tensions are tightening freight capacity and impacting the trucking industry. Insights for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2025-rates-underperform-sending-mixed-messages/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/march-2025-rates-underperform-sending-mixed-messages/ An analysis of March 2025 freight rates reveals unexpected declines in van and reefer segments, while flatbed rates remain stable. The report examines factors such as increased length of haul, domestic sourcing shifts, lower diesel fuel costs, and ongoing market volatility influenced by tariffs and a prolonged freight recession. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/most-rates-tumble-margins-remain-compressed/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/most-rates-tumble-margins-remain-compressed/ Most Rates Tumble, Margins Remain Compressed - We saw lower freight rates in January and February and volumes are dropping overall. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/rates-rising-to-open-2025/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/rates-rising-to-open-2025/ Spot market demand measures rose in January and rates followed. Once a dormant month, January has produced strong rates the past three years due. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-economy-manages-soft-landing-rates-firm-fuel-drops/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-economy-manages-soft-landing-rates-firm-fuel-drops/ November continued trends seen in October, van and reefer rates rose while flatbed rates seasonally declined. Truckers have had a tough year due to overcapacity and high fuel prices. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-rates-rebound-in-october-to-start-fourth-quarter/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-rates-rebound-in-october-to-start-fourth-quarter/ Strong consumer spending lifted van rates in October, while flatbed rates stayed steady and reefer rates saw only a slight increase. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-slumber-continues-ongoing-weak-freight-metrics/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-slumber-continues-ongoing-weak-freight-metrics/ Van and reefer spot rates fell in September, signaling a rare recessionary trend in freight. Brokerage margins remain low but saw a slight uptick. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-freight-rates-decline-in-line-with-expectations/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/august-freight-rates-decline-in-line-with-expectations/ In August, van and flatbed rates dropped, with deck freight at $2.63/mile. Refrigerated rates stayed steady, but brokers face lower margins heading into fall. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/freight-brokers-see-progress-setbacks-and-emerging-concerns/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/freight-brokers-see-progress-setbacks-and-emerging-concerns/ Mixed freight results: brokers see ongoing improvements, setbacks, and concerns. Van rates jumped from June, but flatbed and step deck rates slipped. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-reefer-rates-rise-modestly-falling-short-of-june-peak-season-levels/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-reefer-rates-rise-modestly-falling-short-of-june-peak-season-levels/ Freight levels increased in the final weeks of the 2nd quarter, aiding modest rises in van and reefer freight. This month's data, while not peaking, contrasts favorably with last year's falling rates https://www.transportpro.net/articles/may-freight-rates-show-improvement-compared-to-last-year/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/may-freight-rates-show-improvement-compared-to-last-year/ Van, reefer, and flatbed rates have risen above last year's levels. Despite ongoing pricing challenges for fleets, some are now securing better rates. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/april-freight-rate-trends-mixed-among-uncertainty/ Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/april-freight-rate-trends-mixed-among-uncertainty/ April echoes March's figures nationally, with rates and margins aligning closely except for Step Deck freight, which saw higher rates and tighter margins. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-reefer-freight-rates-plummet-in-february/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-reefer-freight-rates-plummet-in-february/ Van rates saw steady improvement for months but reversed to June 2023 levels. Unseasonably warm weather in the US eased shipping delays, revealing surplus trucking capacity in the spot market. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/six-reasons-january-2024-defied-normal-freight-trends/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/six-reasons-january-2024-defied-normal-freight-trends/ Freight rates, despite being lower than Jan 2023, show signs of recovery. Weather related delays reduced trucking capacity leading to increased rates. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-freight-rates-remain-steady-to-conclude-2023/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/december-freight-rates-remain-steady-to-conclude-2023/ Trucking rates show consistency at year end. Van purchased transportation shows recovery with November and December being two highest levels of the year. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/trucking-treading-largely-in-place/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/trucking-treading-largely-in-place/ Explore the 2024 Year in Review for the trucking industry, analyzing freight rates, brokerage margins, and factoring performance. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/november-van-rates-continue-rise/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/november-van-rates-continue-rise/ Van rates reached a bottom of $2.00 per mile in the spot market in June, however recent improvements include a nine-cent-per-mile rise from October to November. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/freight-market-faces-challenges-despite-economic-indicators/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/freight-market-faces-challenges-despite-economic-indicators/ Despite economic optimism, the trucking industry faces recessionary challenges. Yet, the eCommerce boom anticipates robust van demand through year-end. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2023-mixed-feelings-for-q3/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/september-2023-mixed-feelings-for-q3/ Analysis of Transport Pro database for the month of September shows improving metrics for refrigerated freight, very slight improvement for van, and seasonal declines for flatbed freight. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-refrigerated-freight-grow-flatbed-stumbles/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/van-and-refrigerated-freight-grow-flatbed-stumbles/ Despite a 2023 freight recession, recent signs of historical trends are encouraging. Carriers also benefit from fuel price moderation in recent months. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/rising-diesel-costs-offset-improvements-in-van-rates/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/rising-diesel-costs-offset-improvements-in-van-rates/ Increased van pricing in the Transport Pro database was observed, with rates experiencing a rise of almost $0.10 per mile thanks to rising diesel cost. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/signs-of-stabilizing-transportation-rates/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/signs-of-stabilizing-transportation-rates/ Discover the latest Transport Pro data analysis of the trucking industry in 2023, revealing why dry van pricing may be stabilizing, along with trends in reefer and flatbed sectors. https://www.transportpro.net/articles/safeguarding-your-supply-chain/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/safeguarding-your-supply-chain/ Safeguarding Your Supply Chain - How to Effectively Protect Your Freight During a Recession https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-10-year-anniversary/ Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.transportpro.net/articles/transport-pro-10-year-anniversary/ Transport Pro looks back and celebrates 10 years of transforming the logistics industry.