Listen "Ep. 31 | Freight Rates 2023: A Pricing Manager's Transportation Market Analysis "
Episode Synopsis
In our first episode of season two, ATS' Corporate Pricing Manager, Reid joins the podcast to discuss freight pricing. The past few years have been an interesting time for trucking companies; freight rates surged to all-time highs in 2021, only to fall substantially in late 2022 and into 2023. Where does a freight rate swing like this come from? And, perhaps more importantly, what can companies like yours do to ensure success as we head into 2024?In this episode of Beyond the Road, you'll gain Reid's insight into what's been happening in U.S. freight markets over the last three years, why this occurs and what to expect in the year ahead. Is it time to lock in contracts with your carriers? Let's find out. Topics covered in this article:What's Been Happening in the Freight Market in 2023Dry Van Pricing in 2023Open Deck Pricing in 2023Heavy Haul Pricing in 2023Contract and Spot Rate SpreadWhat Trucking Companies Consider When Quoting FreightWill Freight Rates Rebound?Current State of Fuel SurchargesWhat will 2024 Look Like For Rates?Retail Season Update 2023Don't Stop Here! Check out some of this related content and information:2023 Transportation Industry Mid-Year Market UpdateCommon Transportation Industry Market Cycles: What They Are and What They Mean for YouLoad-to-Truck Ratios: An Overview of How They Impact Your Freight RatesVisit the ATS Learning Hub Follow the ATS Learning Hub on LinkedIn to get transportation industry insights directly in your social feed.Connect with ATS on. . . LinkedInFacebookInstagramCheck out the. . . Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)ATS WebsiteDrive4ATS Website
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