Though the transportation market was largely stagnant in 2025, signs indicate a gradual recovery rather than a complete rebound in 2026, according to DAT Freight & Analytics’ recent report.
Load posts on DAT One topped 3.2 million, exceeding 3 million for the third straight week in the final full shipping week of 2025.
Since the start of the year, commercial motor vehicle inspectors have placed 10,203 CDL drivers out-of-service for violating 49 Code of Federal Regulations 391.11(b)(2), the English language proficiency requirement.
Market pricing remains “inverted,” as contract rates were higher than spot rates in November, continuing trend seen since early 2022.
November truckload volumes fell to their lowest level of 2025, with double-digit declines across van, refrigerated, and flatbed segments despite holiday shipping activity, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.
Regulatory enforcement efforts against noncompliant carriers and evolving global sourcing strategies are continuing to reshape supply chain infrastructure.
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November spot truckload volumes and rates were largely mixed again, according to the new edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was recently released by DAT Freight and Analytics.