Flatbed Demand Surges in Oregon and South Dakota
The Pacific Northwest continues to offer high load-to-truck ratios for flatbeds, as shown in this Hot States Map for the
Peggy Dorf
Peggy joined DAT in 2008 as a writer and market analyst. She was instrumental in developing DAT Trendlines, and she writes extensively about the impact of economic trends on companies and individuals in transportation and logistics. Peggy is a Certified Transportation Broker with decades of experience in technology marketing and an MBA from the Wharton School.
Pacific Northwest Heats Up for Vans and Reefers
The Pacific Northwest is heating up, with high demand for vans and reefers, and not enough trucks to haul the
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Seasonal Lull Continues for Flatbeds, But Bright Spots Emerge
Flatbed freight availability dropped 13% on the spot market last week, after a one-week gain. Truck capacity increased, too, so
Freight Rates Dip while Load Availability Climbs
Freight volume increased slightly for vans on the spot market last week, but truckload capacity increased more, so the national
Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots
July is the in-between season for refrigerated (“reefer”) freight. The go-to markets in California and Texas are quiet, and hauls
Where Are the Loads? Look Here.
The typical July lull has begun, and spot market rates are drifting down. Every year at this time, load availability
Will Roadcheck Boost Truckload Rates This Week?
Some small carriers and owner-operators may be taking a few vacation days this week. Not coincidentally, Roadcheck, the annual three-day
Will Truckload Rates Rise This Week, Due to Roadcheck?
Some small carriers and owner-operators may be taking a few vacation days this week. Not coincidentally, Roadcheck, the annual three-day
Freight Loads Remain Plentiful, but Rates Slip
Although freight loads have been readily available on DAT Load Boards this month, truckload rates are drifting down. That’s because