Reid Belew, Author at DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog

What do you do once you’ve secured consistent shippers as your customer base? Now that you’re operating on solid ground,

As a new broker, you’re going to do some cold calling. The tried and true method of connecting with potential

What would you give to know you’re spending the right amount to move goods and eliminate all the guesswork? The

You made the first step – you’ve got your authority and you’re off the ground as a freight broker. You’re

It’s been a tough few years for shippers. With little to no leverage, shippers were forced to pay the rates

What’s step one to kick off your business’ next growth stage? It all starts with the right TMS. Click here

Smart businesses take advantage of every opportunity. They act proactively because more opportunities means more business. If you could guarantee

The tree of market conditions is bearing ripe fruit for shippers. With rates falling, carriers can’t demand higher prices –

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, we were talking about constrained truckload capacity and surging demand, as

The current inverted market – where contract rates are well above spot rates – has presented plenty of opportunities for

Nearly 10% of truck drivers are veterans, and transportation and logistics is one of the most popular destinations for veterans

After a period of record revenues, this year small carriers and owner-operators have felt their profits squeezed by skyrocketing fuel

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