DAT Freight & Analytics data shows tightening flatbed capacity, easing produce markets, and softening van and reefer rates.

Spot market truckload activity picked up during the week ending April 21 as the number of posted loads increased 3.1% and truck posts rose 4%, according to the freight matching service provider DAT ...

A week into the Iran war and diesel now averages just shy of $5/gallon. Unfortunately, spot rates didn't reflect that reality in the last week with van and reefer rates falling.

The normal seasonal slow-down has been leading to lower demand and lower rates, but van volumes continue to look solid compared to 2016 in the spot market. In fact, notes Ken Harper, the only ...

Truckload volume surged, and spot and contract freight rates hit new highs in August as logistics managers stare down their most challenging peak shipping season yet. The DAT Truckload Volume Index ...

Per-mile rates on the spot market hit the skids in all three major truckload segments in February, according to monthly rate data from Truckstop.com, with all three falling to multi-year lows.

Learn about reefer and van spot truckload freight rates soaring to new heights during Independence Day holiday week. Spot truckload freight rates shot up to new heights at the end of June, only to ...

Flatbed rates soared again in April, likely due to a rebounding construction market that saw an increase in activity as weather warmed in the month and leading the way in April rate activity. The ...