Newsletter Freight Brief
Newsletter Freight Brief
Your Daily Freight Intelligence Brief Booth Courier Service LLC
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LEAD STORY (July 2, 2025) INSURANCE RATES DOUBLE FOR CARRIER Liability premiums spike after multiple severe weather claims buoy losses for underwriters. DHL SCALES BACK IN MIDWEST Regional layoffs as German company sheds one-fourth of Ohio courier division.
LEAD STORY (July 1, 2025): DRIVER APP GAINS TRACTION Load-matching platform approaches 5,000 daily users amid digital freight booking. FLATBED FEES SOAR AS LUMBER ROLLS OUT Homebuilding projects ignite competition for shipping lumber as rate climb.
LEAD STORY (June 30, 2025): INDUSTRY UPDATE EXPORT ROLLOUT STALLED Geopolitical tensions cause compliance obstacles in new supply routes, restricts outbound market access. CONGESTION FELLS HUB PORTS Queing times for ocean freight at major terminals tally multiple hours.
LEAD STORY (June 29, 2025): FREIGHT REPORT ELEVATED PORT CONGESTION Import boom drives extended wait times at Atlantic terminals as ships queue off coast. DRIVER INSIGHTS REGIONAL ROUTES SLASHED Carriers cut Midwest lanes by 25%.
LEAD STORY (June 28, 2025): INDUSTRY UPDATE FULL CAPACITY NO END IN SIGHT. Despite aging workforce, active driver pool remains pegged at 97% capacity. WEATHER OVERLOAD! Tornadoes across central U.S. stall freight shipments if push damages infrastructure.
LEAD STORY (June 27, 2025): CARRIER CAPACITY OVERSUPPLY STILL DAMPENS SPOT A market awash with available trucks keeps bidding flat via excess equipment. PUMP PRICE BOOM HITS $3.78 National diesel averages soar 20 cents per gallon highest weekly jump since last fall.
LEAD STORY (June 26, 2025): UPDATE NETWORK STRAIN FROM DISMAL RAIL VOLUMES Rail freight continues to plummet 35% below historic norms, driving up stress to truckload traffic. RESHIPPING POLICY PAYS OFF Reshipping coverage brought 60% of lost goods back to customers.
LEAD STORY (June 25, 2025): UPDATE CURFEWS PUT SQUEEZE ON URBAN SHIPPERS Nighttime operating restrictions in metros driving up delivery costs and impacts carrier profits. WAREHOUSE COSTS SPIKE Average leasing rates for Midwest warehouses reach $6 28 per sq. feet.
LEAD STORY (June 24, 2025):DRIVER SHORTAGE WORSENS - MIDWEST CRISIS Active drivers per capacity contract sink to 69% as hiring deficit spreads in Midwest. QUICK HITS • Ohio warehouses se rising backlogs due to worker gaps
LEAD STORY (June 23, 2025): PORT-CONGESTION SPREADS Asia-to-Europe passage faces delays as bottlenecks grow. QUICK HITS • East Coast imports down in June • Monitoring requirements eased for access to CBP data
LEAD STORY (June 22, 2025): VAN RATES SOAR -1.6% - MIDWEST ON WATCH Brokers are scrambling to rebook loads as volume pressure hits Minneapolis & Columbus. QUICK HITS • LA ›Chicago rail dips-4.2% due to chassis shortages. CARRIER GHOSTING IS BACK
MARKET MOVES (June 21, 2025): • Dry Van Activity: Midwest dry van spot rates edged up 1.8%, led by short-haul recovery on Chicago-indy and Columbus lanes. FREIGHT FRAUD WATCH • Double Brokering Spike: Several brokers flagged new fraudulent carrier setups in Texas and Southern California. Booth Courier Service LLC provides pre-vetted carriers and real-tme risk flags to help shippers avoid freight disruption and fraud.
MARKET MOVES (June 20, 2025) • West Coast Volumes Surge: Outbound freight from LA and Long Beach rose 4.5%, driven by increased port throughput. FREIGHT FRAUD WATCH • Fake Carrier Websites New scam sites mimicking real MCs have been flagged in Georgia and Illinois. FREIGHT INSIGHT OF THE DAY The smarter the shipper, the fewer surprises.
MARKET MOVES (June 20, 2025) • Midwest dry van trends stabilized as rates rose slightly into Indianapolis and Kansas City. CARGO CRIME ALERT • Rising incidents of pallet theft in truck stop parking lots reported in Texas, Georgia, and Ontario. FREIGHT INSIGHT To mitigate risk, give Booth Courier Service LLC a head's up before capacity squeezes. We've got shipper-vetted trucks and fraud flags on deck - so you can avoid sending your freight into a bad situation.
MARKET MOVES (June 18, 2025): Reefer Alert: Spot rates surged +3.2% across Florida and Georgia lanes as produce season peaks. PORT & TERMINAL PRESSURE Port of New York/NewJersey: Container congestion worsening due to chassis shortages. When the ports jam up, smart shippers pivot fast. Booth Courier Service LLC address qreen in comely.
MARKET MOVES (June 17, 2025): • Dry Van Activity: Midwest dry van spot rates edged up 1.8%, led by short-haul recovery on Chicago-Indy and Columbus lanes. FREIGHT FRAUD WATCH • Double Brokering Spike: Several brokers flagged new fraudulent carrier setups in Texas and Southern California. Booth Courier Service LLC provides pre-vetted carriers and realtime risk flags to help shippers avoid freight disruption and fraud.
MARKET MOVES (June 16, 2025): • Spot Rates: Flatbed rates climbed +2.7% across key Midwest corridors (DAT), Reefer held firm in the Southeast. TARIFF WATCH • Customs Siow downs: Extended inspection windows at multiple ports-especially for auto parts and agricultural inputs. Booth Courier Service LLC fills the gap with reliable capacity and real-time rate analysis.
What You'll Get in Every Brief
Daily Spot Rate Alerts
Stay ahead of market spikes and dips with fresh, reliable lane pricing intel.
Trade & Tariff Watch
Get real-time updates on new regulations, duties, and customs slowdowns impacting freight movement.
Smart Shipping Tips
Save time, avoid detention fees, and optimize your lanes with expert-backed advice.
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MARKET MOVES
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PORT & TERMINAL
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