Flatbed Report: Domestic steel production is on a roll
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same
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: Port of Philadelphia readies for growth in produce imports
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The
Dry Van Report: Diesel prices surge as carrier margins shrink
Diesel price hikes in the last few weeks are beginning to impact the industry. DAT Freight & Analytics’ pessimistic modeling
Turning a roadside inspection to your advantage
On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed former owner-operator and industry expert Adam Wingfield from Innovative Logistics
Flatbed Report: Lower oil prices translate to fewer flatbed loads
Lower oil prices generally help truckload carriers through lower diesel costs, but they also point to lower truckload freight volumes
Reefer Report: Watermelon season rolls on
The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California leading domestic production. Watermelon is
Dry Van Report: Supply chain disruptions on the horizon
Since the new 1,400-foot berth Leatherman Terminal opened in April 2021, much larger container vessels have been calling on the
Springfield Underground Storage
From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations in New Mexico, truckers see some of
Flatbed Report: New home construction is the only game in town
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes in July posted a one-point gain to 56, according to the
Reefer Report: Port of Oakland ranked June’s coolest export port
The Port of Oakland is a central hub for exports in Northern California. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure make
Dry Van Report: Supply chain disruptions on the horizon
The two-week strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workers in British Columbia was initially over and is
Flat truckload demand expected throughout 2023
Since last October, the number of long-haul interstate carriers leaving the trucking industry has been around twice the rate of