Flatbed Report: A cold winter ahead for flatbed carriers
As lumber prices retreat and housing construction demand softens, flatbed carriers with substantial exposure to single-family housing face the prospect of a slow start to
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.
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Reefer Report: Supplies of California winter vegetables could be tight for Thanksgiving
You might be surprised to find some winter vegetables in tight supply this Thanksgiving weekend. The list includes celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce. Supplies of
Dry Van Report: The shift in imports to the East Coast could be permanent
The latest data from IHS Markit for the month of October shows imports overall are up by just under one percent y/y, while the split
Market Update: Cargo theft balloons into a nearly $100B problem for carriers, shippers, and brokers
Cargo theft has been around as long as I’ve been in the trucking industry, extending to the last century. The techniques and technology may have
Flatbed Report: Falling lumber prices could result in sawmill closures
U.S homebuilders get more than a quarter of their lumber from Canada, making the recent slump in lumber prices worth noting. Hardest-hit is lumber sawmills
Reefer Report: The start of Florida’s berry harvest is delayed to Thanksgiving
Following Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida, strawberry growers are still assessing the fallout as strawberry planting restarts. According to Robert Wilhelm of Bova Fresh,
Dry Van Report: The holiday season is around the corner, and so is the U.S. Capitol Xmas Tree
Every year, a different national forest is selected to provide a tree to appear on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the
Market Update: You can’t always stay below I-40 when it’s below 40°
Even the most experienced drivers struggle with icy roads and sub-zero temperatures as winter delivers a mix of nasty weather and road conditions. For drivers,
Flatbed Report: Tractor imports see a slowdown on the horizon
The agricultural industry relies heavily on the flatbed industry for the movement of tractors. Although volumes are tracking slightly higher than the 5-year average, we
Reefer Report: Growing water crisis brings lettuce production to a head
Around this time of the year, the production of leafy greens moves from major growing regions, including Salinas, CA, to Yuma, AZ, in California’s Imperial
Dry Van Report: Long-haul, intermodal shippers are still in the driving seat
Shippers in the U.S. saved more than 30% on intermodal contracts in the third quarter, according to the latest JOC Intermodal Savings Index (ISI). “Still,
Market Update: Poultry is in motion this Thanksgiving
The U.S. is the world’s largest turkey producer and exporter of turkey products by far, accounting for 52% of global production, followed by Germany and