DAT reports that weekly truckload spot load volumes are showing varied outcomes.

Data from DAT Freight & Analytics for the week of November 3-9 showed mixed results in the truckload spot market. There were 1.8 million available loads, an 8% decrease from the previous week but a 15% increase compared to last year. The number of available trucks dropped 6% to 307,925, the lowest since Labor Day. Dry van loads decreased by 10%, while reefer loads fell by 4%, and flatbed loads declined by 5.9%. Despite these declines, the linehaul rates for dry vans and reefers saw slight increases, indicating ongoing market strength.