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Wednesday, December 8, 2010 – The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.2 percent in October from its September level, rising for the second consecutive month, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today (Table 1).

BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported that the Freight TSI has risen 5.7 percent over the last 17 months, starting in June 2009, after declining 15.3 percent in the previous 10 months beginning in August 2008. Read more »

big stuff, you need the big boys, so rates can be astronomical sometimes. It is a well known fact in the trucking industry that the best drivers are the ones doing heavy haul. The trucking companies that cover these loads are the highest rated companies as well. And, the old adage is still true- you get what you pay for. Read more »

It pays to do some research and know the current market. These links will help you find out all the answers you need when deciding what to charge, whether you are shipping or a trucking company. Read more »

It pays to do some research and know the current market. These links will help you

find out all the answers you need when deciding what to charge, whether
you are shipping or
a trucking company. You can also find the latest relevant news here.
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