DAT Freight & Analytics’ Post

The recent increases in truckload demand were met with an uptick in available capacity last week, with national average spot rates taking a step back for dry van and reefer freight. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aNf78i #DATTrendlines #TruckingIndustryTrends #Trucking

During the week of Nov 10-17, there was a slight increase in available truckload capacity, causing national average spot rates for dry van and reefer freight to decrease. #trucking #freight #capacity https://lnkd.in/gmB789Vq

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio May 13-19: ~Last week’s International Roadcheck Week had carriers sitting on the sidelines and saw dry van load posts spike 30% compared to the 45% w/w increase for week 20 of 2023. ~Carrier equipment dropped 8% w/w compared to the 12% w/w decrease for week 20 of 2023. ~With higher load posts + decrease in equipment posts =’s Load-2-Truck ratio up 40% to 5.01 #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

Truckload capacity tightened in major California produce markets last week, leading to higher reefer load-to-truck ratios. The trend is likely to continue, pushing rates higher as Christmas trees and food items ship ahead of Thanksgiving. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aNf78i #DATTrendlines #TruckingIndustryTrends

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio June 3-9: ~Dry van load post volumes remained within 3% on 2023’s 2% decrease w/w in the 1st shipping week of June. ~Carrier equipment posts were 24% higher as carriers returned to the market following Memorial Day. ~Flat load posts + higher carrier posts =’s decrease in Load-2-Truck ratio to 4.38. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

After trending sideways for a couple of weeks, national average spot rates slipped last week for all three major trailer types. But while dry van and reefer load-to-truck ratios dipped, flatbed ratios climbed, showing signs of tighter capacity. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aNf78i #DATTrendlines #TruckingIndustryTrends

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratios April 29 - May 5 ~Dry van load post volume was the highest in 6 weeks and are around 6% higher than last year. ~Carrier equipment posts decreased 8% w/w. ~Increase in load posts + Decrease in equipment =’s Load-2-Truck Ratio of 3.81 an increase of 21% w/w. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #trucking #logistics

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio April 22-28: ~Dry van load post volume was flat last week and just over 17% lower than last year at this time. ~Carrier equipment posts decreased by 3% w/w. ~Lower load posts + Decrease equipment posts =’s Load-2-Truck Ratio increasing 2% w/w to 3.25. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio May 20-26: ~Following DOT’s Roadcheck week, the dry van load posts decreased by 2% w/w and carrier equipment posts stayed flat. ~Compared to 2023, load post volume is 4% higher while 22% fewer carriers posted their trucks in search of loads. ~Load-2-Truck Ratio decreased to 4.80. #freightmarket #supplychain #transportation #logistics #trucking

DAT Dry Van Load-2-Truck Ratio Week 31: ~With last week being month-end we saw dry van load posts increase 5% w/w but 8% lower than 2023. ~Capacity tightened with the higher volumes resulting in 9% w/w decrease in equipment posts. ~Dry van Load-2-Truck ratio increased 16% to a score of 4.57. #freightmarket #transportation #trucking #logistics #supplychain