{"text":"\"Outbound tender volumes (OTVI.USA) finished this week up 4.99 percent year-over-year. South Texas led the climb with both Houston and Laredo posting strong double-digit weekly increases. \n\nOTVI began the week with a strong start before dipping late Thursday, diminishing the weekly gains. Overall, tendered truckload volumes increased 1.45 percent this week. The OTVI index also increased the spread above its 60-day average to 3.75 percent from 2.20 percent. \n\nSouth Texas saw the biggest increase in activity this week. Laredo, Texas was up 15.09 percent, while Houston followed closely behind, up 13.43 percent. On the other hand, the Midwest posted the weakest numbers with Chicago down 4.27 percent, Cleveland down 1.94 percent, and Indianapolis down 92 bps. The West Coast was mixed with Los Angeles up 3.50 percent, while Seattle declined 6.34 percent. \n\nRead more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/south-texas-powers-another-week-of-rising-truckload-volumes \"","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}