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At Alinea Freight, we believe that doing our best work—every time—creates the foundation for lasting partnerships. Our focus is on making the process simple, reliable, and efficient, so our customers can move faster, save more, and earn more. By delivering solutions with care and precision, we make it easy for you to trust us with your freight and focus on growing your business.

  • A low profile trailer carrying a large crane with a long black boom and a ladder-like structure. The crane has the brand name 'Link-Belt' on its arm.

    Heavy Haul / Over-dimensional

    Every single over-dimensional shipment is handled with the outmost care in knowing that safety is the number one priority; we take the necessary steps to vet carriers only working with experienced drivers. Cost savings built into every load by choosing the correct equipment for the job (under 10’6” low profile Step Deck) - we have an equipment operator on call 24/7 who can coach drivers on majority equipment for self load/unload.

  • Large warehouse storage with stacked pallets of goods, labeled "Alinea Freight" on some pallets, fog or steam in the air, industrial shelves, and overhead lighting.

    Temperature Controlled & TE/HAZ

    ✔️ Seamless Shipment Tracking – Stay updated with automated notifications, check-ins, and real-time visibility. MacroPoint GPS tracking included on every load
    ✔️ Full & Partial Load Solutions –     Cost-effective options for FTL, partials - combine same temperature loads! Ask about USD Explorer load layering & how we can combine shipments > walking through staging multi-stop orders, the whole process from start to finish.

    Every step of the process is documented thoroughly, pictures proving your shipment arrives how it went out.

  • A gravel lot with two red tow trucks parked parallel to each other, a low profile trailer and boom winches at work, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Special Projects misc.

    Whether we need loading/unloading equipment at the shipper & receiver - have a loading dock or simply a gravel road to work with, no stone is left un turned. Years of coordinating installation projects, transporting “non runners”, helping with mine tear down projects. Big or small, we tackle them all.

Freight Market Snapshot (10.13.25 - 10.19.25)

Van Rates: The van load-to-truck ratio declined 4.5%, indicating a slight softening in demand relative to available capacity. However, van spot rates rose 1.5%, suggesting that pricing momentum is beginning to recover even as capacity remains accessible. The rate increase points to improving demand conditions in select markets, supporting a more balanced environment.

Flatbed Rates: Flatbed load-to-truck ratios fell 7.4%, showing a modest easing in demand and a slight loosening in capacity. Flatbed spot rates held at 0.0%, signaling stable market conditions with limited pricing movement. Despite softer ratios, the segment remains steady, with capacity and demand largely aligned.

Reefer Rates: Reefer load-to-truck ratios increased 6.9%, marking stronger seasonal demand and tightening availability in the temperature-controlled segment. Reefer spot rates jumped 3.5%, reflecting renewed pricing strength as freight volumes pick up heading into late October.

Fuel Prices: Fuel prices declined 1.4% this week, providing carriers with moderate cost relief and supporting improved operating margins amid mixed market conditions.

CAPACITY TRENDS

·       Van: Capacity loosened slightly, but firming rates indicate that underlying demand may be improving.

·       Flatbed: Capacity remained broadly stable, with flat rates showing little pricing pressure despite lower ratios.

·       Reefer: Capacity tightened as demand rose, supporting notable rate gains and signaling stronger seasonal activity.

MARKET OVERVIEW


This week’s freight market showed mixed signals, with spot load posts down 4.4% and truck posts down 1.4%, indicating a mild reduction in demand and available capacity. Van and flatbed activity softened, while reefers showed clear signs of tightening and rate recovery. With fuel prices down 1.4%, carriers are seeing modest cost relief, and rate strength in the reefer and van segments suggests the market may be stabilizing as seasonal demand builds.

Let's connect if you have questions about how these trends impact your freight strategy! Our team is here to help you navigate shifting conditions and optimize your supply chain.