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What the Polar Vortex means for freight

Winter storms wreaked havoc on freight markets last week.

What are transportation mini-bids?

In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly.
How to give executives a clear view into transportation budgets

The spike in truckload shipping costs in 2020 brought extra attention to transportation budgets and operations.
6 transportation trends to watch in 2021

Being a freight and analytics organization, we look for clues in data, especially as it relates to truckload capacity. When guaging the direction of commercial freight markets in 2021, there are some indicators that require extra scrutiny this year.

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Top tax questions owner-operators ask

See the answers to some of the most common tax questions asked by owner-operators. Answers come from DAT business partner ATBS, the largest tax and accounting firm for owner-operators.

When will truckload contract rates peak in 2021?

While supply chain disruptions continue to create tight truckload freight markets, there are signs that the markets will soften in the weeks and months ahead, according to the Pulse Signal Report from DAT iQ.

What are transportation mini-bids?

In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly.

Leading indicators show positive signs for flatbed demand

Reefer capacity tightens in winter storms, while imports fuel demand

U.S. imports of Mexican mangoes are starting the 2021 season with higher volumes predicted than in recent years.

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Winter weather pushes intermodal freight to truckload

Last week, two of the seven Class I Railroads announced extreme winter weather and sub-zero temperatures were impacting rail operations. From a truckload perspective, around 48% of all railcars are classified as intermodal, which competes heavily with truckload on the longer lengths of haul.

What the Polar Vortex means for freight

Winter storms wreaked havoc on freight markets last week.

How to give executives a clear view into transportation budgets

The spike in truckload shipping costs in 2020 brought extra attention to transportation budgets and operations.

VIDEO: How do I get my own trucking authority?

As part of our Trucking AMA series, we asked our panel of trucking insiders to share how they started their motor carrier businesses and offer advice for anyone interested in starting their own trucking company.

6 transportation trends to watch in 2021

Being a freight and analytics organization, we look for clues in data, especially as it relates to truckload capacity. When guaging the direction of commercial freight markets in 2021, there are some indicators that require extra scrutiny this year.

Home purchase indicators bode well for flatbed freight

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI), which is a good indicator of demand for flatbed carriers, increased modestly in January from December.

Winter and import produce drive reefer demand

Late-season and long-lasting apples are shipping from the Grand Rapids, MI, market, where outbound capacity is tight this week. Spot rates on the lane to New York are averaging $4.44/mile.

Imports continue to create dry van demand

Port congestion on the West Coast in 2020 pushed import volumes farther east and closer to major population centers on the East Coast.

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