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
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: 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
Dry van report: Counteracting forces move the Logistics Managers Index higher in April
The April Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded a slight increase to 58.8, indicating expansion in the logistics industry, influenced by
Reefer report: After a late start, Strawberry shipments spring back
Contributing to lower truckload volumes in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, is lower California volumes at the start of
Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction
The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is
Flatbed report: The Inland Empire, a fast-growing region for residential housing
As of March 2025, recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that housing starts have experienced a significant decline,
Reefer report: Temperature in the food services sector begins to cool
The restaurant industry faces a challenging outlook as consumers cut back on discretionary spending. This downturn is reflected in the
Dry van report: Spot market capacity grows in April…against trend
Spring is typically when the spot market sees more carriers join; last month was no exception. Surprising most analysts, small
Flatbed report: US manufacturing heads in the wrong direction in April
The April PMI registered at 48.7%, a decline from 49% in March, indicating decreased industry confidence and confusion over the
Reefer report: Mother’s Day shipping starts to peak
In the two weeks leading up to Mother’s Day on May 11, refrigerated truckload volumes begin to surge, typically marking
Dry van report: Ghost drivers and International Roadcheck Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a three-day, high-visibility, high-volume