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David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics, shares insights on what lies ahead this year and how to navigate an increasingly turbulent market.
In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, David Spencer, VP of Market Intelligence at Arrive Logistics, shares expert strategies for navigating a turbulent market, offers his predictions for Q1, and explains how AI can give you a competitive edge in identifying where to target freight.
Plus, check out this week's Carrier of the Week.
David tackles today’s most pressing questions and shares practical strategies to help you navigate a challenging market with confidence.
“The way I see this year playing out is– there’s no such thing as disruption, just greater volatility when you see those demand surges seasonally.”
Spring produce season, DOT week, and the summer peak often bring more rate fluctuations. However, this doesn’t automatically signal a shift in the market.
Regarding short-term predictions, here is the outlook for Q1: good news for shippers, but not so much for carriers and brokers — David expects spot rates to come down in January and February.
So what can you do to hold steady as a carrier and broker in this market?
“You have to provide excellent service to stay in good standing with these shippers to make sure you’re not just getting the money when it’s good, but you have that opportunity throughout the year to run some consistent freight.”
The new year brings less uncertainty and more opportunity. Armed with the right strategy and attitude, you can navigate the market with confidence.
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The UP-NS pitch to regulators is that the combined network would pull 2.1 million truckloads off highways annually. Plus: USPS signs a $10B+ deal with DHL, 20+ carriers go under in May, and Hub Group's CFO and COO are out.
A viral X thread by @supertrucker exposed the concentration of trucking companies in California.
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