Loads and Rates Rise as Month Ends
May ended on a strong note, with van rates up 4¢ from the April average. If that sounds like a
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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
Sun Belt States Are Hot for Vans and Reefers
If you are looking to move van or reefer loads out of the Southeast this week, you may have to
Do I already have LaneMakers?
Do I already have LaneMakers? If your subscription to DAT Power includes LaneMakers, you’ll find it in the toolbox in
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
Florida and Georgia Are Hot for Reefers
Produce season has finally hit its stride in the Southeast. Miami and Atlanta are now the top two markets for
3 Signs that Reefer Rates Could Rise Soon
National average rates dropped again last week, but all equipment types could be getting ready for a rebound. Why? Load
Vans Find Freight in the South, as Reefers Head West
National average rates fell a few cents for vans and reefers last week, after an end-of-quarter spike in the previous
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
Find the Best Carrier in Every Lane
What can you do when capacity is tight on a specific lane—or you’re competing with other brokers to secure a
3 Cheers for the Spring Freight Season!
Spring has sprung, bringing a long-awaited upward trend in freight volume…and RATES!! For all trailer types!!! Load posts and load-to-truck