News Releases

DAT North American Freight Index Rises 1.9 Percent, to Atypical October High

Nov 13, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight availability rose 1.9 percent in October, to a level that is atypically high for the season, according to the...

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DAT North American Freight Index Tracks Change in Q3 Seasonal Patterns

Oct 11, 2013

Portland, OR – A shift in seasonal trends drove spot market freight volumes down 5.3 percent in September, as reported by the DAT North American...

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DAT North American Freight Index Maintains Late-Season Strength

Sep 16, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose another 0.4 percent in August, edging above July...

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DAT North American Freight Index Exceeds June Levels in July

Aug 14, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 0.5 percent in July, exceeding June levels for the...

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DAT Introduces Real-Time Rate Tools for Carriers with Highest Paying Route Options

Aug 12, 2013

Portland, OR –DAT announced the availability of DAT RateView, enabling carriers to see market rates paid by shippers as well as current spot mar...

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DAT North American Freight Index Rises Seasonally in June

Jul 17, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 2.2 percent in June, compared to May. The month-...

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DAT North American Freight Index Rises Seasonally in May

Jun 17, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 5.6 percent from April to May. The month-over-mo...

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DAT North American Freight Index Reports Spot Market Decline – Weather a Factor

May 13, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index declined 16 percent compared to the record April high...

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DAT North American Freight Index Up 7.7 Percent in Q1, Despite March Dip

Apr 22, 2013

Portland, OR – Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index finished the first quarter of 2013 up 7.7 percent com...

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DAT Load Boards Expand Equipment Types Listed on Spot Market

Apr 08, 2013

Additions Enhance Ability to Serve Specialized Load ProvidersPortland, OR – DAT Load Boards have added 25 percent more equipment types available...

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