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.
Late last week the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters… Read More
In a lot of ways… Read More
While spot rates continue to spike, many motor carriers are making business decisions based on what they learned from… Read More
As we reach the five-month mark of the pandemic, the freight market has yet to reach any semblance of equilibrium… Read More
With freight markets already upended by COVID-19, supply chains are in a precarious position heading into hurricane season. Read More
This season is proving to be very different, with COVID-19 adding another layer of complexity to supply chains. Read More
While there’s evidence emerging that truckload volumes may be stabilizing, the direction of spot rates remains uncertain… Read More
All eyes are on Congress this week - the outcome will have a significant impact on consumer confidence and retail… Read More
The coronavirus continues to drive the direction of the freight economy… Read More
Several key factors cloud the current freight outlook: Read More
The third week of July is normally the busiest for summer vacationers, and seasonal retailers rely on them. Read More
June provided some much-needed recovery for truckload markets… Read More
DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 183 million freight matches and a database of $118 billion of market transactions.
The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.
