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Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm
The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this
Reefer report: Sweet potato harvest surge drives seasonal reefer demand
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and popular crop, especially during the American fall and winter holidays. The harvest season typically
Dry van report: Trucking ton-mile index sees modest growth despite industry challenges
The trucking ton-mile index experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.8% month-over-month and 1.5% year-over-year in July, despite a slight
DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: Nothing beats seeing customers face-to-face
From the desk of David Scandlyn, Director of Broker Sales I just wrapped an incredible week in Chicago for the
Flatbed report: Lumber prices are flashing a warning sign to flatbed truckers
A significant warning sign for Canadian and U.S. flatbed truckers is emerging from the decline in lumber prices. This decline
Reefer report: Washington state: The heart of America’s frozen raspberry industry
Washington State is a national leader in frozen red raspberry production, contributing an impressive 90% of the nation’s supply. Each
Dry van report: Container imports set for historic declines in the second half
In August 2025, U.S. containerized import volumes declined 7.6% month-over-month at around 2.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a
Customer Spotlight: Pivot Supply Chain Solutions
https://loadpivot.com/ Founded 2020 John Ferguson, Founder & CEO Founded in 2020, Pivot Supply Chain Solutions has quickly made its mark
Shipper Summit recap: What’s next for freight?
This year’s DAT Shipper Summit was another huge success, bringing together leaders from across the nation to tackle the industry’s
Flatbed report: John Deere lays off workers amid rising tariff costs
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith recently highlighted the potential benefits of President Trump’s trade agenda in an op-ed
Reefer report: Excellent start for Eastern apple season
New York, a top apple-producing state, offers a diverse selection of apple varieties, both classic and new. The apple season
Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown
The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change
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