Truck News: ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Spot rates fall, freight fundamentals remain weak, but trailer orders get a lift
There’s a lot to digest in this week’s data, including a surprise boost in trailer order activity, but continued projections for weakness in the freight market.
Supply Chain 247: Spot truckload rates and volumes remain mixed in July, noted DAT Truck Volume Index
Spot truckload volumes and rates remained mixed in June, according to the new edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was released today by DAT Freight and Analytics.
Fleet Owner: DAT: Truckload volumes retreat in June
“Many retailers and manufacturers continued to hold inventory at current levels or allowed it to draw down. Freight moved in fits and starts rather than steadily and predictably building toward the July 4 holiday,” firm’s top analyst reports.
The Trucker: DAT: Truckload volumes retreated in June amid weak seasonal demand
Spot truckload volumes retreated in June, reflecting subdued demand for trucking services during what is typically a summer peak, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
That’s Delivered Podcast: Building Your Trucking Business: Survival Strategies for New Carriers with Christian Greiner
Launching a successful trucking business requires much more than just getting your authority and hauling freight—it demands strategic planning, building strong relationships, and a commitment to continuous learning. In this revealing episode, Christian Greiner, who leads carrier growth at DAT, shares critical insights into why 42% of new carriers fail within their first year and what separates the ones who succeed.
Logistics Management: Spot load and truck posts see holiday-driven decline, reports DAT
Data recently issued on the DAT One Network provided to LM by DAT Freight & Analytics showed expected 4th of July-driven declines for spot market load and truck posts, for the week of June 29-July 5.