DAT Solutions

JUNE 6, 2017

Together, the ratio and rates offer strong evidence yet that the freight recession is over. Reefer freight is in transition. Meanwhile, the bulk of California freight has yet to hit the spot market. That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains.

Freight 90

Freight Columbus Sacramento Oklahoma City 90

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Seasonal harvests are winding down, but capacity is still tight for reefer freight. Fresno to Seattle was up 30¢ to $2.80/mile. Apple season is fairly short in Michigan , so prices on some outbound lanes drifted down. That’s led to higher reefer rates on the West Coast and in the Midwest.

Sacramento 70

Sacramento Kansas City Demand Planning Software Freight 70

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Most of the major van markets actually had fewer outbound loads available, though, and most regular freight heading to Houston was canceled. Dallas rates also soared, as some freight was diverted to that busy freight hub. Out of California, Fresno to Denver rates hit $2.39, up 30¢ from the week before. FALLING LANES.

Houston 73

Houston Freight Denver Dallas 73

DAT Solutions

APRIL 4, 2017

We don’t anticipate a lot of impact as far as long haul freight goes, since pickup and delivery can be adjusted to avoid the extra traffic on the 285 loop. The highway closure could affect freight going to and from the Carolinas and other points to the northeast, though. Eggs are usually cheap freight, though.

Denver 70

Denver Miami San Francisco Charlotte 70

DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Michigan and Illinois had pretty good load volume for vans, but they also had lots of trucks available, so the statewide ratios fell below the national average. Markets with rising rates included Los Angeles, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Rock Island, Philadelphia and Miami. Rates trended up in some key markets and down in others.

Miami 70

Miami Charlotte Atlanta Los Angeles 70