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Flatbed report: Large construction project commencement dates start to slip
Amid recent fluctuating tariff announcements, “economic uncertainty” is a prominent concern in the trucking industry. Despite U.S. tariffs largely exempting
Reefer report: The old school buses are loaded and watermelon season is underway
Watermelon season in the U.S. generally runs from late spring through early fall, with regional variations that extend the availability
Dry van report: Large truckload carriers continue to trim their fleet size
Large U.S. truckload carriers are reducing the capacity of their fleets even further, trying to align with demand, which has
Recap: Benchmarking for brokerage peak season
May’s jam-packed webinar with TIA, titled “Benchmarking for Better Decisions Optimizing Your Brokerage for Peak Season,” showcased strategies for brokers
DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: The last stretch of spring
From the desk of Mike Weaver, VP of Sales and Partnerships We knew that 2025 had surprises in store, but
Dry van report: Counteracting forces move the Logistics Managers Index higher in April
The April Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded a slight increase to 58.8, indicating expansion in the logistics industry, influenced by
Reefer report: After a late start, Strawberry shipments spring back
Contributing to lower truckload volumes in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, is lower California volumes at the start of
Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction
The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is
Staying Profitable Amidst Volatility: A Guide for Freight Brokers
Uncertainty can shake up the freight industry. For brokers, the current landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. Volatility in volumes
Transform freight payments with DAT and Outgo
We’re reshaping freight payments to make them simpler, faster, and more transparent.
Navigating tariff turbulence: How data science empowers shippers and carriers amid trade policy shifts
The following is a guest post from Varun Shekhar. The trade winds are shifting — and so is freight. As
Flatbed report: The Inland Empire, a fast-growing region for residential housing
As of March 2025, recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that housing starts have experienced a significant decline,
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DAT Freight & Analytics operates both the largest truckload freight marketplace and truckload freight data analytics service in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights based on more than 244 million annual freight matches, and a database of $126 billion in annual freight market transactions.
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. DAT is headquartered in Beaverton, Ore.
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The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.
