The Trucker: DAT: Truckload volumes, spot rates dip in August
Demand for truckload services cooled in August after July’s tariff-driven pull-forward of imports, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
Demand for truckload services cooled in August after July’s tariff-driven pull-forward of imports, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
DAT One is reporting approximately 2 million loads posted during the first full shipping week after Labor Day.
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.
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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.