J.B. Hunt 360: Digital freight brokerage transforms trucking giant
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson discusses the company’s journey from carrier to asset-based brokerage — along with its development of the
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DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 249 million freight matches and a database of $110 billion of market transactions.
3 steps to avoid cargo scams
Here are measures that carriers can take to protect themselves against identity theft, double brokering, cargo theft and other scams.
Introducing the all-in-one trucking app
Life on the road isn’t easy. From finding parking and weigh stations, to refueling and finding your next load, it’s
Try the upgrade of the DAT Directory
For years, DAT has provided its load board users with a directory where they can to learn more about the
DAT adds automated ‘Book Now’ options to load board
Today, booking a load can be time-consuming for both carriers and brokers, involving multiple phone calls, emails, and back-and-forth negotiations. DAT
Where your Thanksgiving meal came from
When you give thanks for your Thanksgiving meal, don’t forget to include truckers in your list of appreciation. Every item
20 benefits of yoga for truckers
Hope Zvara is the co-founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, which offers simple 3-5 minute online video lessons that truckers can perform inside
3 ways to make your truck post stand out
One of the best ways for a small motor carrier to advertise their services is by post their available trucks
How truckers can help fight human trafficking
When fighting human trafficking, one of the first steps is to reach out to groups of people who can spot
How hurricanes affect freight
Hurricane season always brings the risk of massive disruptions – not just to supply chains, but to people’s lives and
How to spot good loads in bad markets
I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and
Want to grow your brokerage? Dare to differ
You want to grow your freight brokerage, but what’s the best way to go about it? There are a lot