Dry van report: Americans embrace Halloween with record $13.1 billion celebration
Every Halloween, about 41% of Americans carve a fresh pumpkin for Halloween. The USDA estimates that around 1 billion pounds
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.
Flatbed report: Trucking faces a rocky road ahead
The September 2025 Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 57.4, down 1.9 points from August’s 59.3, marking the slowest
Reefer report: Southern Texas reefer rates surge during off-peak produce season
Despite being the off-peak season for imported Mexican produce along the southern border, the McAllen market has recently seen capacity
Reefer report: Peak fall produce season boosts reefer demand
The fall produce season in the Pacific Northwest significantly impacts the refrigerated truckload market, with peak activity typically occurring in
Flatbed report: Data center boom fuels flatbed truckload demand
The surge in data center construction over the past several years has become a significant driver of flatbed truckload demand
Dry van report: Manufacturing shows slight improvement, but sector still contracting
The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1 percent, up slightly from 48.7 in August. The gain came largely from stronger
Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm
The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this
Reefer report: Sweet potato harvest surge drives seasonal reefer demand
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and popular crop, especially during the American fall and winter holidays. The harvest season typically
Dry van report: Trucking ton-mile index sees modest growth despite industry challenges
The trucking ton-mile index experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.8% month-over-month and 1.5% year-over-year in July, despite a slight
Flatbed report: Lumber prices are flashing a warning sign to flatbed truckers
A significant warning sign for Canadian and U.S. flatbed truckers is emerging from the decline in lumber prices. This decline
Reefer report: Washington state: The heart of America’s frozen raspberry industry
Washington State is a national leader in frozen red raspberry production, contributing an impressive 90% of the nation’s supply. Each
Dry van report: Container imports set for historic declines in the second half
In August 2025, U.S. containerized import volumes declined 7.6% month-over-month at around 2.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a