Dry Van Jobs — Spring Freight Surge

Dry Van During Spring Freight Surge

The spring freight surge is the trucking industry's annual wake-up call, running from March through May as the economy shakes off winter and multiple sectors ramp up simultaneously. Construction materials start moving north as projects resume, produce season kicks off in the South, manufacturing output increases after winter slowdowns, and retailers begin building inventory for summer. This convergence creates what industry analysts call 'the spring tightening' — a period when freight volumes rise faster than carrier capacity can adjust.

Dry van is the backbone of American freight, hauling everything from retail goods to packaged foods inside fully enclosed 53-foot trailers. It accounts for roughly 70% of all truckload freight in the U.

Top States for Spring Freight Surge

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Tips

• 💡 Start job shopping in February — carriers post their best sign-on bonuses and CPM rates in late winter to lock in drivers before the spring surge hits.
• 💡 If you're an owner-operator, avoid signing long-term contracts at winter rates — spring spot rates will be significantly higher within weeks.
• 💡 Get your annual DOT inspection done in January or February so you're road-ready when spring freight ramps up in March.

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