Storms and Rising Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Flatbed Rates
Flatbed rates haven’t moved much in the past month, but that could change in the coming weeks. Emergency supplies are
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Here's How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Affected Van Freight
DAT employees are donating to American Red Cross to help support those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and DAT
Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey
Van rates rose all across the country last week, following Hurricane Harvey. The national average van rate jumped up 12¢
Reefer Demand Focuses on the Midwest
The national average for reefer rates stayed put at $2.07 per mile last week, but pricing got rearranged by region.
How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Freight Rates?
Even if you’re not planning to go anywhere near Texas or Louisiana, you might be affected by Hurricane Harvey. Trucks
August Demand Stays Hot for Truck Freight
Load-to-truck ratios declined for vans and flatbeds on DAT load boards last week, but the average ratio rose for reefers.
Freight Abounds, but Rates Return to July Levels
We expected the sizzling hot freight market to cool off a little, and it did. An 8% drop in load
Rates Rise Unexpectedly in Early August
July ended and August began, so you might have expected a quiet week. Nope. Load posts edged down on DAT
Spot Freight Volumes Get Welcome Boost
We got a welcome surge of spot market freight to close out July. It’s unusual to see an uptick in
Spot Freight Volumes Get Welcomed Boost
We got a welcomed surge of spot market freight to close out July. It’s unusual to see an uptick in
Spot Rates Still Strong in Mid-Summer
It’s normal for spot market rates and volumes to slip this time of year, but loads posted to DAT load
Van Rates Slip, as Post-Holiday Urgency Subsides
While volume increased last week on the top 100 lanes, rates started to move down by the end of last