Truckload budgeting and planning for uncertainty
Shippers typically run annual RFPs to collect robust contract rates that they can use throughout the year within their routing
DAT TruckersEdge Pro from the pros: How to increase growth and profitability
Chamaine Jeffers has more than two decades of truck driving and dispatching experience. As the CEO of the multi-service trucking
The top tip to creating a better transportation RFP
Effective transportation RFPs can mean the difference between partnering with the perfect carrier or seeing your budget melt away with
Are you making this #1 mistake in your RFP?
You won’t create the perfect carrier partner out of thin air. It’s a lot of work to expand your network
5 questions to ask when choosing a freight data provider
Truckload transportation is a highly dynamic market. Shippers, brokers and carriers each have a vested interest in keeping apprised of
VIDEO: How trucking companies can build customer relationships
Small motor carriers and owner-operators are like any other small- or medium-sized business: Repeat customers are only possible with strong
The benefits and potential pitfalls in transportation ‘mini-bids’
While annual bid events are still one of the primary ways companies go about procuring transportation, many are turning to
Why truckload contracts aren’t like other business contracts
Transportation costs are not like other business expenses. They’re affected by many different factors, and not always in the same
10 trucking tips for owner-operators
For a new owner-operator setting out on their own in the trucking business, there can be unexpected pitfalls. One of
How business expansion can affect your transportation budget
Expanding your product line or adding new customers are classic ways to grow your business. But that growth also creates
Is now a good time to buy a truck, pt. 2
Recently we addressed the most frequent question asked on our weekly DAT iQ Live series: Is now a good time
4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to