Reefer Report: Grilling season is expected to be a record-breaker.
By Christina Ellington Memorial Day is the kickoff for grilling season. According to PIERS data, the US imports over 1
Matt Sullivan
Matt Sullivan joined DAT Freight & Analytics in 2014, covering topics for motor carriers, freight intermediaries and shippers. Prior to joining DAT, Matt spent more than 10 years in journalism as a writer and editor for the Anchorage Daily News, Nashville Scene and other publications.
Dry Van Report: Warehouses full, with more imports on the way
By Christina Ellington Despite concerns over softening demand due to a massive backlog of vessels near China, distribution center space
Freight Broker Tips: How to negotiate freight rates on your lanes
Recent trends in truckload rates cast a cloud over the North American freight market. As rates fell, record fuel prices,
Flatbed Report: Machinery imports slow but cranes and wire rope volumes skyrocket
By Christina Ellington April sales of tractors and combines are showing a sales volume decline compared to 2021, according to
Reefer Report: The Bing cherry is on track to be ready by Independence Day
By Christina Ellington The cherry season in California reaches its peak this week before winding down quickly. The harvest contributes
Dry Van Report: Capacity tightens amid late spring truckload demand
By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2% in April
Reefer Report: Everything is peachy in Georgia
By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ The Georgia peach season has begun, according to Georgia’s oldest operating peach packinghouse Dickey’s farms,
Dry Van Report: The capacity migration is underway for dray carriers
By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ As ports see increased congestion ahead of the peak shipping season, supply chain delays are
The evolution of supply chain sustainability
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it has become vital to a business’s success. Government entities and consumers
Dry Van Report: Fall out from February blockades still impacting Canadian spot market
By Christina Ellington, DAT iQ Loadlink Technologies’ Canadian spot market continues to grow this March, though the rapid rate of
Is your transportation network inflation proof? Check your data sources
How is your transportation network performing relative to inflation? The answer depends on what data source you use. Transportation prices
Dry Van Report: Manufacturing trends defy talks of a freight recession
By Christina Ellington The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) continues to be a reliable indicator of