DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

The heaviest demand was concentrated in Western Oregon and Northern California. Outbound rates edged up in Houston, and stabilized in Los Angeles, but dropped in Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Rates are derived from DAT RateView , and are based on actual rate agreements between freight brokers and carriers. uptick in truck capacity.

South Dakota 70

South Dakota Oregon San Antonio Oklahoma City 70

DAT Solutions

MARCH 26, 2019

Flooding in the Midwest closed roads and rail lines, which will impact freight markets for weeks to come. There was also a major tank fire in Houston last week, which added further disruption. National Average Freight Rates - March to-date. We may need to wait for April for real spring freight to hit. loads per truck.

Los Angeles 115

Los Angeles Fresno Seattle Memphis 115

DAT Solutions

APRIL 13, 2018

So I'm gonna give this a whirl, and explain how it's used as a guide to see if freight rates are trending up or down. The load-to-truck ratio describes the balance between freight availability and truckload capacity on the spot market, and it's updated constantly. in Houston, compared to 2.5 How often does it change?

Houston 70

Houston Dallas Los Angeles Trends 70

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 30, 2016

VAN TRENDS: Oregon and North Dakota are showing as dark red on the Hot States map above, due to a relative shortage of trucks, but there aren't necessarily a lot of loads available in either state. HOT ROUND TRIP: Dallas to Houston and back, about 480 miles at an average rate of $1.92 Rates rose out of Buffalo and Seattle.

North Dakota 73

North Dakota Seattle Atlanta Houston 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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Freight volume AND RATES got a healthy boost last week for all equipment types. You can expect to find good van freight at good rates well into September. Southbound rates are up all over, from Oregon to the big freight markets in the Mid-Atlantic States. Outbound rates are rising in Houston , as well.

Minneapolis 70

Minneapolis Chicago North America Columbus 70

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2015

Flatbed freight availability dropped 13% on the spot market last week, after a one-week gain. Oregon markets had plenty of loads last week, as did Eastern Washington. Loads were not nearly as plentiful in Montana and Wyoming, however, so check outbound freight before taking a load into those states. mile this week.

Fort Worth 70

Fort Worth Oklahoma City Houston Montana 70