DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Big weather events like this usually affect the spot freight market in three stages. Before the storm , there’s urgency to move freight into the area or out of the way of the storm’s path. Some of those loads are already being tendered to freight brokers and 3PLs, who post them on DAT load boards.

Freight 83

Freight Charlotte Denver Oklahoma City 83

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Canadian freight has been accelerating into the U.S., Memphis to Charlotte was up 9¢ to $2.53/mile. Charlotte to Buffalo also dropped 25¢ to $2.86/mile. The biggest declines was out West, though: Denver to Albuquerque, NM , fell 35¢ to $2.18/mile. A big swath of the country saw falling van rates last week.

Charlotte 70

Charlotte Albuquerque Chicago Memphis 70

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2015

The recent bad weather in the Carolinas affected load posts in that region last week, but Charlotte has been number 1 in load posts for the past month. In the chart above, you’ll see that Lakeland is the top destination for loads posted in Charlotte, but Lakeland, FL, is no place for outbound reefers right now. which averages $2.69/mile),

Albuquerque 70

Albuquerque Charlotte Idaho Oklahoma 70

DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Albuquerque, NM. Rates declined in Twin Falls, Dallas, Green Bay, and Atlanta, among other seasonal freight markets. TriHaul for Reefers: Atlanta - Miami - Charlotte - Atlanta. Here's the math for reefers, but this route should also work for vans: Get a load from Miami to Charlotte at $1.63/mile loads per truck.

Miami 70

Miami Charlotte Atlanta Los Angeles 70

DAT Solutions

APRIL 25, 2017

Charlotte 3. All 5 had load-to-truck ratios that were above the national average, with Charlotte topping out at 6.1 One more 9¢ drop: Denver to Albuquerque fell to $1.66/mile. Even though volumes were down in Florida , the wildfires and evacuations made it more expensive to move freight. loads per truck.

Denver 70

Denver Philadelphia Memphis Dallas 70

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 16, 2018

As expected, there was also a slowdown in freight pricing in the second week of January. But higher fuel costs and winter weather, combined with strong post-holiday freight volumes, have kept prices up in a lot of places. To the south, Charlotte rates rose 4%. Denver to Albuquerque added 25¢ at $2.92/mile.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Columbus Chicago Albuquerque 70

DAT Solutions

MAY 10, 2017

Spot market van volumes slipped last week, with some energy sector freight leaving the van marketplace. Tomato harvests obviously equal more reefer freight, but processed and canned tomatoes in paste and sauces also lead to more van freight. For flatbed , the national average was the highest it's been in nearly two years at $2.09/mile.

Las Vegas 70

Las Vegas Los Angeles Houston South Carolina 70