Pat Pitz, Author at DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog

Van rates stepped down for the sixth week in a row. That’s not to say they’re low. They’re still about

Flatbed pricing has been volatile lately, with large swings in both directions. There were sharp declines last week, with flatbed

Flatbed rates are coming down from record highs, but remain elevated even after sharp drops. There is less activity in

Truckload capacity has been tight all year, but we’re finally starting to see some easing from the June peak. On

Van rates continued a seasonal slide last week, but the national average van rate was still 1¢ higher than the

Demand for flatbed loads have been red hot for months, and so are rates. It seems like every week we set

Some markets make it harder to find trucks when you’ve got a load that needs covering. When capacity is tight,

The annual Roadcheck inspection blitz is taking place June 5 – 7. This is the first Roadcheck event since the

Demand outpaced capacity during the week that included Memorial Day. The scarcity of trucks pushed van rates higher during the

Peak season for Florida seems to have come to a close, and reefer rates responded accordingly. Prices out of Miami

After getting off to a hot start in May, van trends took a slight dip last week in terms of

A national carrier hiring standard moved a step closer to reality, as the House of Representatives included it in an