22 Sep DAT Report Shows Loads Rose 32% in August DAT Report Shows Loads Rise 32% in August | Transport Topics Online | Trucking, Freight Transportation and Logistics News The latest DAT report of spot freight market activity showed a 32% increase in freight volume in August from last year. Van load availability rose 36%, refrigerated freight increased 31% and flatbed volume jumped 56%, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. Read more here. Share This Author Craig Robins Executive search firm owner, headhunter and management consultant focused on providing staffing solutions and business intelligence to companies involved in transportation, logistics and supply chain.