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DAT: Truckload capacity pulls back, driving spot rates higher

Summary by thetrucker.com
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates increased across all three equipment types during the week of April 26-May 2, with flatbed leading again. “Total load posts on DAT One touched 3.23 million, down 3% from the prior week,” DAT said. “Capacity tightened sharply for both van and reefer, pushing load-to-truck ratios meaningfully higher.” The following are all-in rates; what the broker paid the carrier. 7-Day Average Broker-to-Carrier Spot Rates ▲ Dry van:…
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thetrucker.com broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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