A 0.9% decline in the number of available loads on the spot truckload freight market outweighed a 0.2% drop in truck postings for the week ending August 20, resulting in freight rates showing no improvements, except for areas in Louisiana affected by flooding, while fuel prices ticked higher. New figures released by DAT Solutions based on its network of load boards show the overall load-to-truck ratio held at 4.2 loads per truck, with the company saying there are indications at least spot van rates may soon be on the rise.
