DAT NA Freight Index August freight volume rises on spot market
Sep 13, 2012 1:17 PM
TransCore’s DAT North American Freight Index outpaced August 2011 volume by 8.4%. This is the sixth time in 2012 volume has exceeded prior year levels.
Freight volume on the spot market, month-over-month, edged above July 2012 by 1.1%, following a typical seasonal pattern. The monthly DAT North American Freight Index reflects spot market freight availability on TransCore’s network of load boards in the United States and Canada.
Truckload freight rates on the spot market continued their expected seasonal decline in August from their June peak. However, rates across all equipment types were higher year-over-year. Rates are derived from the DAT Truckload Rate Index and do not include fuel surcharges. Spot market rates are paid by brokers and 3PLs to the carrier.
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