Rates Remain Elevated, as Seasonal Demand Blossoms
Storm-related bottlenecks are finally clearing the supply chain, just in time for seasonal freight to fill up any excess capacity.
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Now You Can Customize Your Carrier Monitoring
We’ve added new functionality to our CarrierWatch® product, which monitors carriers’ authority, insurance, safety ratings and CSA scores. CarrierWatch warns
Are You Ready for an E-Log Mandate?
The FMCSA recently published its long-awaited proposal for an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. The timeline is still up in
Say Goodbye to Excess Truckload Capacity
Get ready for a new capacity crunch. The economy is showing signs of a long-awaited expansion, and a surge of
Freewheelin' on XM Radio, with Women in Trucking
Photo by Tom Saunders, Virginia Department of Transportation I was honored to join Ellen Voie and Marge Bailey of Women
Rate Carriers, Brokers and Shippers with New "Company Reviews" Feature
We all know how important word-of-mouth is in choosing who we want to do business with. In the freight transportation
HOS Update: Carrier Rate Increases Don’t Cover Productivity Loss
It seems like there is a new report every other day on the effects of the Hours of Service (HOS)
Saddle Creek Boosts Efficiency by Integrating DAT with its TMS
For a brokerage, the key to increasing profitability is to move more loads—without adding extra staff. Saddle Creek Transportation Services
$75,000 Broker Bond Update
The vast majority of brokers using DAT load boards are compliant with the new regulations that require brokers to have
DAT Offers Fruit & Vegetable Rate Report During USDA Shutdown
Every week for the past year, I’ve been checking the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Truckload Rate Report to see how
Don't Count on a Mid-Summer Slump in July
Instead of the usual mid-summer slump, we expect July freight volume to be more similar to a typical June. An
Brokers’ Profit 2.8% Higher in 2012: DAT Survey
Freight brokers reported an average 2.8% increase in pre-tax profits in 2012, compared to 2011. Their annual revenues rose 1.4%,