Drowsy driving prevention and sleep-related issues
Despite many Americans’ aversion to having to “spring forward” and “fall back” each year with daylight saving time (DST), recent
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.
Flatbed Report: New manufacturing orders are on the rise
Manufacturing accounts for around 60% of truckload demand, making the most recent data good news for flatbed carriers. Data published
Reefer Report: It’s pumpkin season, Jack
The fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving signal harvest time for pumpkins, creating more demand for reefer carriers. Smaller pumpkins
Dry Van Report: Logistics industry reaches a turning point
The September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 52.4, up 1.2 from August. This is the second consecutive month
Top International Roadcheck Violations Revealed
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when certified Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational
Flatbed Report: Construction spending increased again in August
For flatbed and specialized carriers, construction spending reveals how much the government and private companies spend on projects, from housing
Reefer Report: The sweetest of seasons for East Coast reefer carriers
It’s sweet potato season, meaning reefer capacity could tighten in North Carolina, the leading producer in the United States, accounting
Dry Van Report: manufacturing contraction slows but continues
Although the Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased by 1.4% month-over-month (m/m) in September, economic activity
‘A little concerned’ about single-family housing recovery
DAT iQ recently spoke to lumber and housing expert Dustin Jalbert from Fastmarkets to better understand flatbed demand, particularly in
Flatbed Report: Residential housing construction plunges in August
Sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to track closely with the 5-year average, even though last month’s volume
Reefer Report: It’s “crush” season in California
Fall is the busiest time of the year in Central California; workers at the vineyards and wineries hurry to pick
Dry Van Report: Signs emerge the contract market is shifting off the bottom
The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.2% in August after rising 1.1%