Is now a good time to buy a truck?
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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 carriers see increase in shipments of farm and construction equipment
The Port of Baltimore is the number one Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) port in the United States and handles the majority of
Port traffic congestion leads to delays for van freight
Strong import volumes continue to clog supply chains that are desperately trying to replenish depleted inventories. This continued demand for
March’s freight trends throw seasonality out the window
The spot market rollercoaster ride is unprecedented in many ways, with 2021 already beating records set in 2020. March is
Tight capacity pushes van rates higher despite lower volumes
While supply chain disruptions continue to create tight truckload freight markets, there are signs that the markets will soften in
Winter storm damages could lead to produce shortages
Out of more than 40 vegetable crops grown in the Rio Grande Valley in the McAllen, TX, freight market, only
Bullwhip Effect: Port congestion adding costs for supply chains
At the start of the pandemic last year, supply chain expert Daniel Stanton – aka Mr. Supply Chain – spoke
Leading indicators show positive signs for flatbed demand
Last week’s release of January housing and permit data from the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 4% month over month
Winter weather pushes intermodal freight to truckload
Last week, two of the seven Class I Railroads announced extreme winter weather and sub-zero temperatures were impacting rail operations.
What the Polar Vortex means for freight
Winter storms wreaked havoc on freight markets last week. Add to that the lack of snow removal and road-treating equipment
Imports continue to create dry van demand
Port congestion on the West Coast in 2020 pushed import volumes farther east and closer to major population centers on
West Coast port congestion creates a ripple effects for freight
Truckload capacity is tight and expected to get tighter, but judging where truckload demand is headed remains challenging as COVID-19