Reefer report: Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World”
Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World” due to its significant role in raisin production
Dean Croke
Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in the fields of data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management and human performance. For the latest market updates, follow @datfreightteam on Twitter.
Dry van report: Another above average hurricane season is on the horizon
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60% likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, which
Flatbed report: ISM PMI headline number surprises to the upside
According to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Report On Business, the manufacturing sector contracted for the fourth
Flatbed report: No clear demand trend for truckload carriers
The U.S. freight market experienced a slight dip in May, with trucking activity decreasing by 0.1% after a 0.5% gain
Reefer report: Consumers aren’t just pulling back — they’re recalibrating
KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse Summer 2025 report paints a sobering picture of the consumer: more cautious, more cost-conscious, and more
Dry van report: Truckers Against Traffickers take a stand
Charles Bernsen, general manager of the Petro in Florence, South Carolina, was awarded the 2024 Truckers Against Traffickers (TAT) Harriet
Flatbed report: Housing starts plummet to a five-year low as buyers stay on the sidelines
U.S. single-family homebuilding saw a slight increase in May, but the overall housing market remains subdued. This is largely due
Reefer report: Reefer carriers are on a roll during National Hot Dog Month
In 2024, Americans spent an impressive $8.5 billion on hot dogs and sausages at U.S. supermarkets, according to the National
Dry van report: Fireworks at the fireworks capital of America
Almost all consumer fireworks and a significant majority of professional display fireworks used in the United States are imported from
Dry van report: Two consecutive months of increasing expansion in the LMI
The May 2025 Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) rose to 59.4, up 0.6 points from April, marking two months of expansion
Reefer report: Grilling season heats up
Grilling season in the United States typically stretches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, covering late May through early September.
Flatbed report: Tariff-driven pull-forward drives up April’s truckload ton-mile index
In April 2025, the seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), authored by Professor Jason Miller and Yemisi Bolumole at Michigan