Tag: VAN TRENDS

Spot Truckload Freight Down

Spot Truckload Freight Down

| February 2, 2017

Spot truckload freight volume followed a seasonal pattern, down 12% during the week ending Jan. 28, said DAT Solutions. There was 4.8% more available capacity compared to the previous week. The market remains generally stronger than usual for this time of year. The national average van and refrigerated freight rates each fell 1 cent per mile while […]

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Spot Truckload Volumes Rev Down

Spot Truckload Volumes Rev Down

| January 30, 2017

After an 18% gain the previous week, spot truckload volumes retreated 14% during the week ending Jan. 21, said DAT Solutions. Available capacity increased 13% and load-to-truck ratios declined for all equipment types. But volumes and load-to-truck ratios started out higher than normal for this time of year, and it’s typical for load counts to taper off. […]

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