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DAT Network Integrity Unit: Our mission to end fraud
What $1 Trillion in transaction data means for you
We’re deep within the logistics data and analytics revolution. Old conventions, hunches, “the way we’ve always done things,” and best
Flatbed report: Destroying something to create something new
The last remnants of the nearly 67-year-old Tropicana were reduced to rubble on October 9, 2024, to make way for
Reefer report: The world’s largest pumpkin has been weighed
For the fourth time, the heaviest gourd in the world went to defending champion Travis Gienger from Anoka, Minnesota, at
Dry van report: September imports arrive in record numbers
The 3-day International Longshoreman Association (ILA) has concluded, but the impact of disruptions at East and Gulf Coast ports on
Backhaul vs. headhaul: Strategies for trucking success
Whether you’re a carrier or an owner-operator, effective planning and strategizing are crucial for maximizing profits in your trucking business.
Keeping drivers healthy: St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Driving trucks is a demanding career that doesn’t easily lend itself to physical activity – the majority of time not
Customer Spotlight: Omni1 Logix
For our latest customer spotlight, we heard from Lisa Barot and Mike Trivedi of Omni1 Logix. They shared how they
Flatbed report: US manufacturing PMI was unchanged in September
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) published a report on Tuesday indicating that manufacturing sector activity in the United States
Reefer report: California’s citrus season ends earlier than expected
The California citrus season has been challenging, with the crop size decreasing from 10 to 20% due to thrip issues
Dry van report: The LMI is at its highest in two years
The September Logistics Manager’s Index reads in at 58.6, up (+2.2) from August’s reading of 56.4 and at its highest
Elkhart, IN: the RV Capital of the World
As I headed west on Interstate 80 through Indiana recently, I couldn’t help but notice the number of towable and
Customer Spotlight: ODW Logistics
ODW Logistics is a national 3PL providing transportation management, contract logistics, and supply chain optimization for a completely integrated logistics solution.
About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates both the largest truckload freight marketplace and truckload freight data analytics service in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights based on more than 244 million annual freight matches, and a database of $126 billion in annual freight market transactions.
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. DAT is headquartered in Beaverton, Ore.
The Original Load Board - Trusted Since 1978
The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.