What do today’s freight market conditions really tell us, and how can carriers and brokers use data the right way to stay profitable? Dean Croke from DAT Freight & Analytics joins us to break down the real story behind flat spot rates, capacity velocity, and why AI-driven data isn’t always reliable!
DAT Freight & Analytics will host free Driver Appreciation BBQ events on September 15 and 16 to thank truckers for keeping America moving.
No recovery from yearslong slump in sight as imports, factory activity and other drivers of demand sag
The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.
Dealers are seeing steady demand for used trucks despite tight lending standards throwing a wrench in purchasing decisions.
Truckload rates kept climbing year over year in Q2 2025, but growth slowed again, with peak season adding further market fluctuations, according to RXO’s The Curve report, a proprietary index measuring performance and macroeconomic indicators in the market.
While volumes remained steady in July, there were no meaningful shifts in demand or capacity aside from seasonal bumps, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics.
What really happened with Convoy? How did Silicon Valley get freight brokerage so wrong? We got the answers from the ultimate insider: Bill Driegert, Co-Founder of Uber Freight and now EVP of Convoy Platform at DAT Freight & Analytics.
If you’ve been wondering why your wheels are spinning but your wallet feels stuck, you’re not alone — this might be the biggest downturn trucking has seen since the industry went dry in ‘08.
While Q2 might not signal the end of an extreme downturn, it’s a “very good step in the right direction,” the bank said.