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
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: 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
Flatbed report: John Deere lays off workers amid rising tariff costs
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith recently highlighted the potential benefits of President Trump’s trade agenda in an op-ed
Reefer report: Excellent start for Eastern apple season
New York, a top apple-producing state, offers a diverse selection of apple varieties, both classic and new. The apple season
Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown
The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change
Flatbed report: Meta pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push
Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large
Reefer report: 2025 potato shipments forecasts to decline
The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable
Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution
Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic