Who’s Looking Out For Freight Brokers?
Editor’s note: This is a guest blog post by Tom Malloy, director of sales and membership for the Transportation Intermediaries
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September Van and Reefer Trends Stay Strong After Labor Day
Volumes and rates got a boost heading into the Labor Day weekend, and those prices mostly held steady last week.
Inbound Rates Rise for Louisiana Flood Relief
It’s heartbreaking to see the news feeds and images from flood zones in and around Baton Rouge, LA. Dozens of
Validate Carriers in Minutes, not Hours
Note: This is part 4 in a series that highlights the Toolbox in the DAT Power load board. You’ve posted
63% of Drivers Are Detained More Than 3 Hours per Stop
Most drivers spend 3 to 4 hours waiting to get loaded or unloaded, according to a DAT survey of 257
DAT Launches TMS for New Freight Brokers
ENTRY LEVEL TMS For more information about DAT Keypoint Ops, send us an email or call us at 800-728-7305. DAT
4 Ways the New Overtime Rule Hits Trucking Companies
Your payroll expenses might take a big hit this December. That’s when a new law will change how overtime pay
Planning Your Week? Try These 5 Cities for Freight
Looking to plan your week? There are more hot markets to choose from this week. Part of that is thanks
New Food Safety Rules Turn Brokers Into Shippers
DOCUMENTING TRANSACTIONS Rob LaForte, owner of Columbia Fresh Transportation Services, says his transportation management software (TMS) will be a great
Reach Truckers on the Road
The DAT Extended Network is a great way to reach drivers where they are—on the road. Using DAT’s trip planning
How to Survive a Buck-A-Mile Backhaul
Four years ago, I wrote a blog post with a catchy title: “The Death of the Buck-A-Mile Backhaul,” where I
What’s Hot and What’s Not for Vans in February
February is usually one of the slowest months for spot market freight, but demand started to pick up last week.