TIA Updates Two Key Guides for Freight Brokers
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) this month updated two of its key publications for freight brokers. The updates reflect FMCSA
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.
DAT's Call Center a Finalist in Global Awards
DAT’s customer support team is a finalist in the 2017 ICMI Global Contact Center Awards Program. DAT is one of
DAT Introduces New Broker Benchmarking Service
DAT has launched a new benchmarking service for freight brokers that provides a level of detail found nowhere else in
Arrive Logistics Achieves 100% Revenue Growth in 2016
Two-and-a-half years ago, Arrive Logistics launched its business with 10 employees and a business model that puts carriers first. Today
HOS Restart Rule Appears Doomed
A number of trucking publications have reported this week that the hours of service restart rules—put in place July 2013
2013 HOS Rules Doomed
A number of trucking publications have reported this week that the more restrictive hours of service restart rules—put in place
Free Zip Zone and KMA Wall Map Available
DAT has updated its popular Zip Zone and Key Market Area wall map. It’s a common sight on the walls
5 Threats to Capacity in 2017
Overall, 2016 was a year of relatively loose capacity. Don’t count on the same for 2017. A number of looming
Volta Logistics: To Grow Quickly, You Need the Right Tools
Vinnie Schleper and Ben Nadeau launched Volta Logistics in May of 2015 as two-person team. Within 18 months, however, the
Brokers Concerned About ELDs Too
As of this week, the ELD mandate is one year away. That means that after December 17, 2017, all heavy-duty
5 Business Tips from a 20-Year Brokerage
Brian Sutton, CEO George Copeland, CFO Brian Sutton and George Copeland co-founded Austin Freight Systems (AFS) 20 years ago, after
Can Freight Brokers Help Reduce Driver Detention?
When a shipper or receiver detains a truck, it can ruin a driver’s work week. The freight broker is rarely