Monitor Daily: Flatbed Freight Volumes Jump in March as Spot Market Activity Rises
Spot truckload volumes rose in March, driven by a significant increase in flatbed freight, according to data from DAT Freight & Analytics.
Spot truckload volumes rose in March, driven by a significant increase in flatbed freight, according to data from DAT Freight & Analytics.
ACT Research reported higher trailer orders in March, while also suggesting there could be a bump in freight rates due to tightening capacity as a result of the trade war.
13% Increase in the DAT Truckload Volume Index in March, to 316, for flatbed loads
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
At the start of 2025, ACT Research analysts said the U.S. faced a 20% chance of recession. But those fears rise as ‘presidential flip-flopping’ creates more business risk and uncertainty.
A silent auction during a recent major trucking show raised thousands of dollars for a non-profit organization that aids truckers in need.
For-hire trucking rates have improved in 2025, with strong spot market demand in early April. Analysts caution that this may be a temporary reaction to tariff threats: The trade war could hurt overall freight demand in the future.
The number of posted loads on DAT One fell 19.3% week over week to 2.1 million, yet the number of loads that actually moved was the highest ever recorded for week 15. Truck posts rose 2.8% to 255,813, continuing the trend of truckers shifting in and out of the spot market based on weekly demand.
Through a silent auction held at the Mid-America Trucking Show, more than $13,500 was raised for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.