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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.

How did that Christmas tree get here?

More than 25 million Christmas trees will be sold this year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. But few

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Measure markets at a glance

You don’t have to pore over spreadsheets and crunch numbers to know which freight markets are sizzling. With the Hot

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Reefer volumes gearing up for fall holidays

Even though rates are slow to respond, freight volumes are rising as we get closer to the fall holidays of

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Expect rates to rise as Hurricane Florence relief begins

While the winds of Hurricane Florence have subsided, the effects of the hurricane will be felt for weeks and months

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Hurricane Florence path includes 4 port cities

Although the coastal towns in the path of Hurricane Florence are generally at the receiving end of the distribution chain,

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Senate considering National Carrier Hiring Standard

Legislation intended to protect freight brokers when hiring carriers is making its way through Washington. The so-called “National Carrier Hiring

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Flatbed ratio reverses 10-week decline

The load-to-truck ratio for flatbeds rebounded last week to 28.4 loads per truck, after losing traction for ten straight weeks.

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Van Demand Increases Ahead of Labor Day

Last week there was a rebound in van freight volumes—up about 8%—as stores move back-to-school merchandise and stock up for

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FMCSA wants your input on HOS regs

You never thought they’d ask. But the FMCSA has issued a notice seeking input on certain aspects of hour of

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Reefer demand dips, but fall harvests await

Reefer produce continues to trend down, but fall harvests should reverse the falling volumes and stabilize rates in future weeks.

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Van rates return to spring levels

Van rates stepped down for the sixth week in a row. That’s not to say they’re low. They’re still about

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Flatbeds in July: High rates despite sharp drops

Flatbed pricing has been volatile lately, with large swings in both directions. There were sharp declines last week, with flatbed

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