Dry Van Report: Length of haul increases for truckload carriers
The pandemic has changed many things in trucking, as has what’s known as the “Amazon Effect”, where new distribution centers
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: Supply and demand continues to buck seasonal trends
Last year was a record-breaking year in many respects, including the record quarterly revenue of $1.945 billion reported by Jacksonville-based
It’s peak shipping week ahead of Valentine’s Day and all eyes are in Miami
Last week was the peak shipping week for flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day. Most of the truckload and air cargo
18 degrees Fahrenheit is the magic number in winter driving
Even the most experienced drivers struggle with icy roads and sub-zero temperatures when winter delivers a mix of nasty weather
Christmas trees are the next domino to fall as supply chain disruptions drag on
If it’s not bad enough that there’s a shortage of traditional Thanksgiving foods this year due to unprecedented supply chain
10 trucking tips for owner-operators
For a new owner-operator setting out on their own in the trucking business, there can be unexpected pitfalls. One of
Preparing for trucking in winter
Now’s the time to prepare while the weather is favorable. Don’t wait until it’s too late—you can’t always stay below