I should have remarked on this earlier although I have been busy, busy, busy! Looks like freight rates have leveled off from the somewhat aggressive increases over the last few months. Intermodal seems flat while truck rates are up a bit. This is what the CASS data would suggest although I personally think generalizing about this is a very dangerous game.
Depending on your freight flows and freight characteristics you may or may not see this trend. If you are a "mega shipper" then perhaps the averages apply however most have specific and unique freight patterns. My advice is to dive deep into those patterns and understand, in depth, regional movements along with nuances in the areas you operate.
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