Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in May for the third consecutive month
The Manufacturing PMI dipped to 48.5 percent in May, falling from April’s 48.7 percent, as reported in the Manufacturing ISM
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.
Reefer report: Food prices are up, but not because of tariffs
Food prices are rising ahead of Independence Day, but not because of tariffs—inflation and supply-demand dynamics are the main drivers.
Dry van report: The future looks bright for recreational travel amidst economic uncertainty
Driving through Indiana on I-80, the sheer number of RVs near Elkhart, the “RV Capital of the World,” was striking.
Reefer report: The sweetest of seasons has arrived
The U.S. cherry season starts in mid-May in California, moving to the Pacific Northwest for its peak from June to
Flatbed report: Tariffs and economic anxiety weigh on farm equipment sales
Canadian agricultural tractor sales saw a 3.4% increase year-to-date through April, with 4-wheel-drive tractors surging by 46.3%. In contrast, U.S.
Dry van report: Contract freight tonnage slips in April
US truck freight tonnage experienced a 0.3% decline in April 2025, following a 1.5% decrease in March, according to the
Reefer report: Trade policy expected to alter freight networks for agricultural imports
Agricultural imports are a crucial driver of year-round freight demand, especially for reefer and port-connected truckload carriers. Amidst trade uncertainties,
Dry van report: Truckload volumes into the Arizona desert are heating up
According to data from the Commerce Department, Arizona is recognized as the capital of foreign trade zones in the United
Flatbed report: Truckload demand posts its second successive quarter of improvement
Seasonally adjusted trucking ton-mileage improved for the second consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, showing a 0.3% increase quarter-over-quarter and a
Flatbed report: Large construction project commencement dates start to slip
Amid recent fluctuating tariff announcements, “economic uncertainty” is a prominent concern in the trucking industry. Despite U.S. tariffs largely exempting
Reefer report: The old school buses are loaded and watermelon season is underway
Watermelon season in the U.S. generally runs from late spring through early fall, with regional variations that extend the availability
Dry van report: Large truckload carriers continue to trim their fleet size
Large U.S. truckload carriers are reducing the capacity of their fleets even further, trying to align with demand, which has