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Freight and Rates Dip, But From a Higher Starting Point

Spot market freight veterans know that by mid-January we start to see freight volumes and rates trending down as the

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2017 Outlook: The Freight Recession is Over

The freight recession is over. That 18-month malaise was triggered by the worldwide collapse of oil prices at the end

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2016’s Top 10 Blog Posts, from DAT Freight Talk

I confess: I love lists. So here’s one for all of you DAT blog readers out there. Thanks to your

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October Freight Gathers Strength, Led by Western Region

Trends sometimes get lost in the national picture so I decided to take a look from another vantage point. DAT

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Four Regions Where Rates Went Up

We look at national trends every week, but sometimes the detail can get lost. Then we look at lane-by-lane reports,

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

I’d advise shippers not to get complacent about transportation costs. The recent bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping combined with extreme U.S.

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Don’t Renew Your Broker Bond (Until You Get a Recent Quote)

THE DAT BROKER BOND DAT has partnered with Integro insurance brokers to offer DAT customers an A-rated surety bond. Learn

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The DAT Interns of 2016

While summertime is great for spending time poolside, it’s also a great time for many young adults to start earning

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Are Freight Volume and Rates Stuck in Neutral?

Every week, we seem to report that trends are mixed, that truckload freight volume and rates are in a transition,

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When Shippers Want Capacity Below Market Rates

Attend the DAT User Conference October 17 to 19 in Portland, Oregon and here’s a sample of efficiency tips you’ll

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5 Ways to Make More Money as a Freight Broker

In the freight brokerage business, time is money. The more loads you move in a day, the more money you

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End of MC Numbers Delayed, Again

UPDATE 1/17/17: The FMCSA announced that it is temporarily putting on hold the effective date for EXISTING carriers and brokers

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