Despite new regulations and technology, road safety is worsening
The recently released traffic fatalities report from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) projects that an estimated 42,915 people
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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.
Another above-average hurricane season is on the way
Hurricane Season officially starts this week. If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, now’s the time to replenish hurricane
2022 produce season is off to its slowest start in years
Although volumes are starting to improve, it may not be enough to see reefer spot rates increase materially to the
Reefer Report: May is the sweetest month of all
Legend has it the garden strawberry was created in Brittany, France, although English settlers who landed in Jamestown, VA, discovered
The same safety-flawed ELD logic is now being applied to speed limiters
Rather than solve more immediate and pressing issues truck drivers face daily, the FMCSA plans to impose speed limiters on
Flatbed Report: Another strong quarter for flatbed carriers
Last quarter was another excellent for carriers primarily in the flatbed and specialized sector, confirmed on the recent quarterly earnings
Reefer Report: Stone fruit volumes likely to sink this season
Along with the reduced estimate for citrus production in California this season, the stone fruit season will likely also see
Produce season is off to its slowest start in years, but it’s not all bad news
According to the latest data from the USDA, the 2022 produce season is but a shadow of last year’s bumper
Flatbed Report: Fewer loads of steel this year are a concern for flatbed carriers
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending April 23 fell by 2.7% compared with the same time frame
Reefer Report: Diners are warming up to eating out again
The Technomic 2022 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, which includes expert findings and insights into the sales performance of U.S.
Dry Van Report: Cinco de Mayo has southern border carriers hopping this week
In 2005, Congress declared Cinco de Mayo an official US holiday. It has become one of the US’s most significant
Mother’s Day promises to be a little different this year.
Approximately 84% of U.S. adults are expected to spend a record $31.7 billion this coming Mother’s Day, representing an increase