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DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 249 million freight matches and a database of $110 billion of market transactions.
Top 5 trucking mistakes for owner-operators to avoid
Since I started my trucking business in 2011, I’ve learned a lot about being in the trucking industry and what it takes to make your operation successful.
Flatbed Report: Steel volumes down but some mills expand capacity
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending September 3rd fell by 7.7% compared with the same time frame in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute
My Craziest Load: Under Pressure
On its face, the job sounded simple enough: pick up a load in Hermiston, OR and deliver it to a
How shippers use freight insights to analyze and segment carriers
If transportation were a commodity, shippers would shop for carriers online by viewing their ratings, reviews, and procuring freight contracts
3 tips to negotiate better transportation rates with carriers
Every year, shippers send out requests for proposals (RFPs) to find new carriers and re-engage incumbents who can deliver quality
How to monitor routing guide performance
Transportation costs flew off the guard rails in 2021. Truckload rates climbed as demand spiked amid a resurgent COVID pandemic,
Breaking data silos: 2-step strategy to optimize transportation
Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting
5 Tips to Buying a Broker TMS
There’s only so much your business can do with spreadsheets, whiteboards and emails. At some point (perhaps right now), you’ll
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: Scottish Trucker Tommy
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! As an industry leader, we know what it takes for people to
8 Ways Carriers Can Win at Finding the Best Loads Fast
Axele TMS and DAT recently partnered for a webinar to show how carriers can use our combined tools to find
How General Mills incorporated freight mini-bids for a more agile supply chain
General Mills has adopted shorter contracts and freight mini bids to handle increased demand during the pandemic. In the past,