The Cost of Operating a Truck

FreightWaves estimates the total cost of operating a truck at about $210,000 annually (or about $1.76 per mile) based on the average truck driver driving 120,000 miles per year (400 miles per day, 6 days a week, 50 weeks per year). Assuming a driver can obtain $2 per mile (including fuel), this would mean that […]

Freight carrier models: asset-based carriers, non-asset-based carriers and asset-lite carriers

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Understanding the nuances between freight carriers’ business models can be confusing at best. Brokerages, asset-based, non-asset-based and lite providers all exist. However, some combine and fall within one another’s categories. Others thrive in a space between all three. It’s a continuously evolving industry, and an asset-based lite solution is one […]

Trucking Rates per mile September 2020

Regional Average Rates Infographic

In the following infographic, the FreightWaves SONAR team has provided the most recent data from SONAR to show the outbound regional average trucking rates by region. INFOGRAPHIC: Outbound Regional Average Trucking Rates according to SONAR

Top Freight Indices in SONAR

Our exclusive market freight indices provide uses with a wealth of knowledge and insight. The infographic will guide you through the data sets and freight indices that are right for your needs. You can view the full infographic here or scroll to the bottom to see all our top freight indices in one image view. […]

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