Capacity Imbalance Persists in April: DAT Freight Barometers
Capacity constraints for vans loosened seasonally in April, but there are still many more loads than trucks available in most
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National Carrier Hiring Standard Moves Forward
A national carrier hiring standard moved a step closer to reality, as the House of Representatives included it in an
Cutting Motor Carrier Costs, One Line Item at a Time
My advice to anyone getting their motor carrier authority would be to create a relationship with a CPA. I have
What is a Load Board? An Introduction for Shippers
What is a Load Board? An easy way to think of a load board is as a web-based bulletin board
No More Check Calls
No carrier wants to haul cheap freight. Let’s say you’ve the choice between an inexpensive load of hay, or a
AUDIO: Rates Edge Down From Unseasonal Highs
Rates and load-to-truck ratios slipped last week, compared to some all-time record highs. Mark Montague of DAT discussed this week’s
1980s Freight Matching Secret Weapon: High School Students
When Jim Syfan, CEO of Syfan Logistics, first started working in the freight brokerage business in the 1970s, there were
Rates Rise Higher to Start April
At a meeting yesterday, my colleagues were asking where rates are headed in early April. This isn’t an easy thing
March Freight Moves Out on a High Note
“March went out like a lion, a whippin’ up the water in the bay.” I’m a big fan of Rodgers
Got Snacks? How to Eat Healthy on the Road
It’s time to re-fuel! Your body that is. We get it. You have deadlines to meet, and traffic to beat,
Van Rates May Spring Ahead Very Soon
Van rates have been stable as a national average, but they could be trending up very soon. It’s officially spring
Van Rates Get Ready to Rise in Spring
Van rates have been stable as a national average, but they could be trending up very soon. In ten days