American Journal of Transportation: DAT: Rates slipped amid weaker demand for trucks
The number of posted loads on DAT One fell to just below 2.2 million from May 4-10, a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous week.
The number of posted loads on DAT One fell to just below 2.2 million from May 4-10, a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous week.
This week, we can anticipate a bump in spot market rates due to International Roadcheck, as those fearing the stepped-up enforcement activities typically park their trucks.
This is a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced demand for trucking services.
Ripple effects of Trump's tariffs are approaching the trucking industry. Tractor sales are falling and port traffic will soon slow down due to weak import/export demand. But small fleets have reasons to be optimistic.
From coast to coast, organized criminal groups are hitting trucks on the road, breaking into warehouses and pilfering expensive items from train cars, according to industry experts and law enforcement officials CNBC interviewed during a six-month investigation.
Rising demand for bonded warehousing amid high US tariffs is disrupting the flow of freight by truck to inland US markets, drayage providers say.
Rising demand for bonded warehousing amid high US tariffs is disrupting the flow of freight by truck to inland US markets, drayage providers say.
The number of posted loads on DAT One slipped to 2.19 million, down 4.2% week over week, mainly on lower demand for reefer capacity.
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