The trucking industry is wrestling with an unclear market trajectory forged through a combination of chaotic geopolitical negotiations and enduring market weakness, a situation for which experts see no clear end date.
DAT Freight & Analytics and Parade announced that Parade’s CoDriver AI phone and email platform is certified to integrate with DAT One, North America’s largest freight marketplace.
There were 1.93 million loads on the DAT One network during the week of June 29 to July 5.
There were 2.3 million loads on the DAT One network during the week of June 22-28, the last full shipping week before the July 4 holiday.
“Instability.” “Turbulence.” “Uncertainty.” “Seesaw freight demand.” All these are terms used by various economic forecasters to describe the freight market for May 2025.
A recent freight market outlook said all signs point to a continued recession.
Relying on load boards for all your freight is like trying to build a house with just a hammer—until you learn when and how to use each one, you’ll keep working harder for less.
Logistics experts are projecting flat freight demand heading into what is usually the trucking sector’s peak season
For independent truck drivers and small fleet owners, relying on just one load board can limit opportunities and increase downtime.
Even with a temporary Q3 boost, trade and legal uncertainty could extend the freight recession into 2026. Tariff policy remains key.