12 Tips to Get (and Keep) the BEST Carriers
Finding a truck might not be so hard in the current market, but how do you recruit and retain the
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Should I Use a GPS for Fuel Taxes?
Filing IFTA fuel taxes is all about keeping accurate records. Do you have all your fuel receipts? Do your drivers’
Van Rates Might Be Close to the Bottom, if They Aren’t There Already
Load posts were up a bit again last week, which is the second straight week of improving spot market volumes.
Free Zip Zone and KMA Wall Map Available
DAT has updated its popular Zip Zone and Key Market Area wall map. It’s a common sight on the walls
Download the New Load Board App for Truckers
Need a load and can’t get to a computer? No problem. We’ve created a new mobile app to replace the
New Carrier Onboarding Software: Fast, Accurate, 100% Mobile
This week DAT Solutions launched a new version of its carrier onboarding product that simplifies the process for both brokers
New Carrier Onboarding Software: Fast, Accurate, 100% Mobile
This week DAT Solutions launched a new version of its carrier onboarding product that simplifies the process for both brokers
What is the load-to-truck ratio?
The load-to-truck ratio is the number of loads posted on a load board divided by the number of trucks posted, measured for a specific market and equipment type. It’s the fastest read available on freight supply and demand.
Van Volume Grows in Midwest, but Rates Slip
Van load availability dropped another 9% on the spot market last week, while truck posts on DAT Load Boards held
7 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Rates
Below is a list of some of the questions I get asked most often about the spot market rates you
Do Brokers See a Different Rate?
To help you to negotiate the best price for your trucks, most DAT Load Boards include spot market rates for
How to Get Your Operating Authority
UPDATED: May 8, 2018. If you’re an owner-operator who’s leased on with a carrier, you’ve probably toyed with the idea