# News Releases

#### DAT Freight Index: July Spot Truckload Volume and Rates Return to Earth

Aug 10, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot market freight availability dropped sharply in July, returning to typical seasonal levels after an all-time peak in June.

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#### DAT Broker TMS Adds New Load Tracking Module

Jul 16, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — DAT Solutions announced today that their DAT Keypoint broker transportation management software has added a new module that integrates load tracking.

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#### DAT Freight Index: Record Demand Boosts Spot Truckload Rates to New Heights in June

Jul 09, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Demand for truckload shipments faced off against capacity shortfalls, boosting truckload rates to new heights on the spot market.

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#### DAT Freight Index: Seasonal Demand Boosts Freight Rates in May

Jun 08, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Demand for spot market truckload shipments reached new heights in May, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. Seasonal demand played a significant role.

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#### DAT Freight Index: Spot Market Truckload Volume Dips Seasonally in April

May 11, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volume had the strongest April on record, despite slipping 6.8 percent lower, a common seasonal trend.

[Read More >](https://www.dat.com/company/news-events/news-releases/dat-freight-index-spot-market-truckload-volume-dips-seasonally-in-april)

#### DAT Freight Index: Spot Market Truckload Volume Sets Record in March, Driven by Demand for Flatbeds

Apr 12, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight availability rebounded in March, setting a new 20-year record for the DAT North American Freight Index, driven by demand for flatbeds.

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#### DAT Truckload Freight Marketplace Expands Services with Load Visibility Platform

Apr 09, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — DAT Solutions announced today the introduction of DAT OnTime, a load tracking application that enables freight brokers and third-party logistics providers to enhance load visibility.

[Read More >](https://www.dat.com/company/news-events/news-releases/dat-truckload-freight-marketplace-expands-services-with-load-visibility-platform)

#### DAT Unveils Upgrades to Popular Load Board at Mid-America Trucking Show

Mar 20, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — DAT Solutions announced significant upgrades to DAT TruckersEdge, the company's popular load board for independent owner-operators and small carriers.

[Read More >](https://www.dat.com/company/news-events/news-releases/dat-unveils-upgrades-to-popular-load-board-at-mid-america-trucking-show)

#### DAT Freight Index: February Spot Market Truckload Rates and Volume Dip Seasonally

Mar 12, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volume and rates declined seasonally in February, which is typically the slowest month for freight, according to DAT.

[Read More >](https://www.dat.com/company/news-events/news-releases/dat-freight-index-february-spot-market-truckload-rates-and-volume-dip-seasonally)

#### DAT Solutions Wins Silver “Stevie” Award for Customer Service

Mar 02, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — DAT Solutions announced today that the company received a Silver “Stevie” Award for Contact Center of the Year, recognizing exceptional customer service.

[Read More >](https://www.dat.com/company/news-events/news-releases/dat-solutions-wins-silver-stevie-award-for-customer-service)