Capacity
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DAT: Contract and Reefer Rates Surge in Record June-to-July Gains
In July 2026, U.S. contract truckload rates saw record June-to-July increases for dry van and reefer freight, despite declining volumes across all equipment types. DAT Freight & Analytics attributes this trend to increasing capacity influence on pricing. National average van spot and contract linehaul rates converged at $2.39 per mile. Fuel surcharges saw a slight monthly decrease but remained significantly higher year-over-year.
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NorthWestern Energy Plans Capacity Expansion in South Dakota, Streamlines Grid Connection
NorthWestern Energy Group is launching an all-source capacity RFP on August 15, 2025, for its South Dakota electric grid to enhance reliability due to rising demands. They also explore Southwest Power Pool’s resource adequacy study. Aion Energy LLC will administer the RFP. NorthWestern Energy ensures electricity supply through owned assets, agreements, and market acquisitions, serving ~842,100 customers across Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone Park aiming at cost-effective service.
