Spot truckload rates, demand stay hot into August
The surge of freight during the last full week of July continued into the week ending Aug. 5, said DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards, as August had a stronger start than any month in more than a year and a half. The number of posted loads was nearly unchanged compared to the previous week while available capacity fell 2.1%.
National average van, flatbed, and refrigerated rates all increased.
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Source:: http://fleetowner.com/finance/spot-truckload-rates-demand-stay-hot-august
