Dean Croke, Author at DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog

The recent U.S. Census Bureau release of residential construction for July surprised most of us who watch this data as

Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, flooded roads and toppled trees, prompting flood

New manufacturing orders contracted for the 11th consecutive month in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Purchasing

On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed supply chain expert Professor Jason Miller from Michigan State University

Although the flatbed and specialized carriers market is past peak season, imports of tractors, agricultural machinery, and garden equipment are

At $1.68/mile excluding fuel, refrigerated outbound spot rates in Washington state are almost identical to this time in 2019 –

Recent news of vessel and draft restrictions on the Panama Canal due to drought conditions has not affected most shippers

Traveling throughout Europe (EU), it’s hard to miss the continent’s largest semi-trailer manufacturer on major highways. Schmitz Cargobull is that

Logistics metrics such as transportation, warehousing, and Inventory are leading economic indicators and can point toward potential movements in the

Peak blueberry shipping begins next month, with South American shipments arriving from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, mainly at the Port

As we look to demand signals through the second half of this year and into 2024, manufacturing changes will be

There aren’t many occupations that do not provide immediate access to restroom facilities, except for the few in construction with

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