Contract freight rates vs. spot rates: a tech-driven guide

https://sonar.freightwaves.com/freight-market-blog/tender-rejections-white-paper

Finding a balance between spot freight and contract freight remains a top priority for freight managers, shippers, brokers and carriers alike. Each of these companies wants to maximize profitability.  For a carrier or broker, that amounts to getting the best rate per load – whether spot or contract. And for shippers, that amounts to keeping […]

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contract freight OTRI vs national rates

Spot freight rates are higher. Contract freight rates are lower. Contracted capacity is severely limited. Contracted capacity in each lane is the most competitive it’s ever been. Contracted capacity and tender rejections are at record highs. Spot rates are still climbing. Now, contract rates are climbing in tandem. And the election is putting more pressure […]

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