TL: Grappling with excess capacity, lagging rates

摘要

The good news for truckload (TL) shippers is that capacity seems to be adequate for the volumes predicted for the rest of this year. In fact, some bargain rates appear possible for TL shippers. Early second quarter spot truck-load rates lagged March averages for vans and reefers, but there were signs of a possible rebound, according to DAT Trendlines, which closely tracks dry van TL freight rates. DAT noted the load-to-truck ratio- which is often a predictor of rate movement-shot up 25% nationally, meaning that brokers and shippers had more difficulty finding trucks, according to DAT.