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
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.
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
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
Springfield Underground Storage
From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations in New Mexico, truckers see some of
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
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
Flatbed Report: The golden age for highway infrastructure spending
Capacity migration is a subject often underestimated and misunderstood by industry experts. Most successful small fleets and owner-operators have a
Reefer Report: Restaurants’ second-half outlook increasingly pessimistic
Demand for temperature-controlled equipment is typically at its highest during the summer months, peaking right around Independence Day. That’s when
Dry Van Report: Back-to-school shopping? Already?
The school year may have just ended, but shoppers are already getting ready for the start of school in the
Spot market carrier viability improves in June
Owner-operator and small fleet profitability defied all odds and improved in June due to rising spot rates and falling diesel
Flatbed Report: Steel production at lowest since 2018
Flatbed carriers have moved around 42,000 fewer truckloads of steel this year compared to the first six months of 2022, based
Reefer Report: National produce volumes recover from slow start
The long Independence Day weekend traditionally marks the peak in produce shipping volumes, and after a slow start, national volumes