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Monitor Daily: Flatbed Freight Volumes Jump in March as Spot Market Activity Rises
Apr 18, 2025
Spot truckload volumes rose in March, driven by a significant increase in flatbed freight, according to data from DAT Freight & Analytics.
Truck News: ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Could tariffs boost freight rates? And trailer orders bounce back
Apr 17, 2025
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.
The Wall Street Journal: Number of the Day
Apr 16, 2025
13% Increase in the DAT Truckload Volume Index in March, to 316, for flatbed loads
Nasdaq: DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March
Apr 16, 2025
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.
The Trucker: DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March
Apr 16, 2025
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, according to DAT Freight & Analytics.
Fleet Owner: ACT says Trump trade policies create 45% chance of recession
Apr 16, 2025
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.
Trucker News: MATS fundraising nets St. Christopher Fund $13,500; auction continues
Apr 15, 2025
A silent auction during a recent major trucking show raised thousands of dollars for a non-profit organization that aids truckers in need.
Fleet Owner: For-hire market sees strong start to 2025
Apr 15, 2025
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 Trucker: DAT: Spot loads drop 19.3% in one week
Apr 15, 2025
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.
Land Line: Over $13,500 raised for St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund at MATS
Apr 14, 2025
Through a silent auction held at the Mid-America Trucking Show, more than $13,500 was raised for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.