Dry Van Report: Truckloads’ biggest competitor continues to struggle
Intermodal provides a valuable complement to truckload regarding a shipper’s choice of transport mode for long-haul freight. Intermodal is typically
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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.
Drivers In Congested Cities Have Worse Attitudes (especially BMW drivers)
Most truckers agree that driver behavior has changed in the last few years. The pandemic seems to have put everyone
Flatbed Report: A turning point for housing construction is finally on the horizon
On top of the solid report on mortgage volume earlier today comes another hopeful report from the construction industry. The
Reefer Report: Georgia Ports report a record year for imports
The ports of Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia’s deepwater ports, together with inland terminals in Chatsworth, Bainbridge, and Columbus, are Georgia’s
The green giant of trucking is way ahead of the game
See how one company is tackling the high costs of trucking by going green.
Flatbed Report: Consumer confidence improves slightly in the housing market
According to Fastmarkets 2023 Outlook, “widespread economic turmoil, including interest rates that soared to the highest levels in more than
Reefer Report: California goes from drought to too much rain
A series of atmospheric river events has brought much-needed rain to California and some relief to dried-out almond farmers. Multi-year
Dry Van Report: Drivers, it’s time to belt up and slow down
The results from last year’s Operation Safe Driver Week give carriers and drivers of preview of what’s in store this
Market Update: Oh, brother! Big Brother wants to watch trucks even more
Last December, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans to require every
Flatbed Report: Flatbed demand outlook worsens as housing starts plummet
The outlook for flatbed carriers in the housing construction industry continues to worsen. According to the National Association of Home
Reefer Report: Fruit and vegetable wrap-up
As the early stages of the 2023 produce season begin in southern latitudes, including Florida and Arizona, the 2022 calendar
Dry Van Report: Imports are winding down as the holiday season finishes
As the retail shopping season nears the finish line, December import volumes confirm a non-existent peak season in the retail