As the West Coast feels ripple effects from the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping Co., nationally the number of loads on the spot truckload freight market fell 5% during the week ending Sept. 24 compared to the week before as truck capacity increased 3%, according to DAT Solutions, its network of load boards.
Flatbed Demand Picks Up in Spot Market
In a mixed week for the spot market, Flatbeds saw the only gain again continuing the trend in demand for the trailer type.