Rates
Spot vs contract rate strategy for 3PLs in 2026 — when to lean each way
DAT linehaul sits near $2.00/mi excl. fuel, up 25% YoY. The spot-vs-contract posture a broker runs in 2026 is the working-capital decision underneath every other call.
Rates
Rates
Per-mile spot and contract rates, fuel surcharges, accessorials, and how to read the cycle. Lane-level benchmarks brokers and 3PLs actually use.
Spot rates
Spot rates Q2 2026: the bounce that wasn't, and what it tells us about contract season
Van and reefer spot rates ticked up in March but gave most of it back by mid-May. The contract round is starting from a softer base than carriers wanted, and brokers are pricing the difference.
Financing
Adding capacity or expanding warehouse footprint?
Working-capital lines, equipment loans, and warehouse build-out financing each fit different stages. Compare options from vetted partners and run the math for your lane mix.