Dean Croke is 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 @LoadBoards on Twitter.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI), which is a good indicator of demand for flatbed carriers… Read More
Late-season and long-lasting apples are shipping from the Grand Rapids, MI, market… Read More
Port congestion on the West Coast in 2020 pushed import volumes farther east and closer to major population centers on the… Read More
Truckload capacity is tight and expected to get tighter… Read More
Dry van load post volumes on the DAT network increased 7% last week and are now up 121% year over year. Read More
Flatbed load and equipment posts on the DAT network each increased 2% last week, leaving the national average flatbed… Read More
The number of spot reefer load posts on the DAT network increased 13% last week with very little change in truck posts.… Read More
There’s a Groundhog Day theme to the national average flatbed spot rate… Read More
Last week’s invasion of freezing Arctic air delivered the first subzero temperatures to cities across the Plains and Midwest… Read More
The U.S. Bank National Shipment and Spend Indexes both posted gains during the final quarter of 2020… Read More
This week is the peak shipping week for flowers ahead of Valentine's Day, and most of the activity is centered on Miami… Read More
For flatbed carriers looking to gauge future demand in the building and construction industry… Read More
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