Reefer Report: ‘Big Game’ Sunday also means truckloads of avocados
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles square off in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. The
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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.
Dry Van Report: Freight markets along I-10 see growing truckload demand
The growth in warehouse capacity in Phoenix is something to see, and one truckload carriers must keep an eye on.
Valentine’s Day is a time of love, but it’s all business for truckers
Next week sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and gifts in the name of St. Valentine. According
Flatbed Report: Texas is Still the Place to be for Flatbed Carriers
Texas flatbed carriers are enjoying some of the best outbound spot rates in the past seven years. At an average
Reefer Report: California Has Either Too Much Water or Not Enough
After years of drought, rain is welcome news for California farmers of every commodity. Within 12 months, Californian farmers have
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
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
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