Market Update: May 3, 2018

Rates remain steady as April comes to a close, however overall volume is beginning to grow as we see seasonal spikes from produce and construction.

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Diesel Fuel Price Trends

Shippers are seeing a hit to their bottom line as their transportation spend increases, partly due to the rising cost of employees. The graph below shows the change in compensation for private transportation and moving material workers. This quarter, costs are up 3.7% from a year earlier. Source: Labor Department