Volumes and rates continue to show growth, according to Cass Freight Index

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The news seems to be fairly heartening at the moment, wherever you look. According to the Cass Freight Index report, which measures trends in North American shipping, and is closely followed by the trucking industry, April shipments rose 5.5% year-on-year. And they reached their highest level since June 2011. Other points of note include high demand for spot market truck capacity and a solid outlook for freight. Is the end of the flat line in sight?