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Pat Pitz
Pat Pitz was the editor of the DAT Solutions freight broker newsletter. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. Before joining DAT, he spent 8 years at a Portland advertising and public relations agency, where he wrote newsletters and other content for a variety of high-profile clients, including several in the trucking industry.
What’s in the stimulus bill for carriers, brokers, owner-operators?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) includes $2 trillion in economic stimulus funds. Included in
How is COVID-19 affecting capacity and freight rates?
COVID-19 has become one of the most disruptive events to hit supply chains in our lifetime. Weather-related events, such as
HOS regs waived for COVID-19 relief efforts
There may be some relief for truckers who are stuck waiting in long lines to pick up and deliver cargo
DAT has something special planned for the TIA conference
UPDATE: The TIA Capital Ideas Conference has been rescheduled to August 19-22, 2020 in Austin, TX. DAT will be unveiling
VIDEO: Avoid Low-Paying Routes with DAT TriHaul
It’s been a perennial problem in trucking: You’re offered a good rate to deliver a load, but the rate on
Spot rates stall for van freight in uncertain market conditions
Van carriers may be glad to see February recede in the rearview, as rates and volume slid lower for the
DAT adds automated ‘Book Now’ options to load board
Today, booking a load can be time-consuming for both carriers and brokers, involving multiple phone calls, emails, and back-and-forth negotiations. DAT
Slow season slog continues for truckload freight
Freight rates remain in their typical seasonal slump. We’re now in that lull that occurs after the holidays, but before
Why freight brokers should be concerned about AB5
Carriers and owner operators have been looking for solutions to California’s new law governing contract work, but brokerages will need
VIDEO: How to negotiate the best price
Before you call on a load, you need to decide how much you’re going to charge, especially if the broker
Denver brokerage combines digital technologies with personal service
There’s a lot of talk these days about “digital brokers.” But just what is a digital broker? A digital broker