2018 Rates Only Going Up

Why are spot and contract rates at an all time high? 3 things:

1) The full introduction of E-logs come this April has limited drivers to a mere 11 hour workday.
2) General Trucker Shortage - Average age of a driver is 55 years old in America and only going up.
3) Diesel at a 3 year high: national average: $2.98

DAT Industry current averages: VAN - $2.19 FLATBED - $2.56 REFRIGERATED - $2.45

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