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Logistics Management: Spot truckload market remains stagnant in April, for volumes and rates, notes DAT Truckload Volume Index
May 14, 2025
Following a mixed March, spot truckload volumes and rates were again mixed in April, according to the new edition of the DAT Truckload Index, which was issued today by DAT Freight and Analytics.
American Journal of Transportation: DAT: Rates slipped amid weaker demand for trucks
May 13, 2025
The number of posted loads on DAT One fell to just below 2.2 million from May 4-10, a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous week.
Truck News: ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Shippers optimistic about Q3 volumes, spot market to get Roadcheck rate bump
May 12, 2025
This week, we can anticipate a bump in spot market rates due to International Roadcheck, as those fearing the stepped-up enforcement activities typically park their trucks.
Food Logistics: Spot Truckload Volumes Declined: DAT Stats
May 12, 2025
This is a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced demand for trucking services.
Fleet Owner: Warning: Severe tariff consequences approaching
May 09, 2025
Ripple effects of Trump's tariffs are approaching the trucking industry. Tractor sales are falling and port traffic will soon slow down due to weak import/export demand. But small fleets have reasons to be optimistic.
CNBC: Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates
May 09, 2025
From coast to coast, organized criminal groups are hitting trucks on the road, breaking into warehouses and pilfering expensive items from train cars, according to industry experts and law enforcement officials CNBC interviewed during a six-month investigation.
Journal of Commerce: Tariffs amplify US warehousing demand, disrupt inland truck routes
May 08, 2025
Rising demand for bonded warehousing amid high US tariffs is disrupting the flow of freight by truck to inland US markets, drayage providers say.
The Trucker: Led by lower reefer demand, spot load posts declined across all three equipment types
May 07, 2025
The number of posted loads on DAT One slipped to 2.19 million, down 4.2% week over week, mainly on lower demand for reefer capacity.
Food Logistics: DAT Introduces LaneMakers to Help Shippers Find Capacity for Underserved Lanes
May 05, 2025
LaneMakers analyzes historical load-board postings and searches and identifies carriers that engage on a shipper’s target lanes.