Flatbed Report: Steel volumes down but some mills expand capacity
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending September 3rd fell by 7.7% compared with the same time frame in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute
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Freight Forecasting: How to account for every variable
Without a deep well of data, forecasting falls apart immediately. For example, in the transportation industry, some models attempt to compensate for the absence of
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change a purchase decision. A similar
Just another typical February — or was it?
Freight rates are weak right now, as everyone in the industry is painfully aware. But while poring over the data in DAT RateView and reading reports
VIDEO: How to negotiate the best price
Before you call on a load, you need to decide how much you’re going to charge, especially if the broker hasn’t posted an offer rate.
Volumes are up in 2019, but not rates. Here’s why.
Although rates have dropped considerably from record levels in 2018, spot market freight volume — actual loads moved — was higher in the first half of 2019 compared
Contract rates are up compared to 2018, but for how long?
This year’s truckload spot market rates have fallen well short of the heights set in 2018, but it’s a different story for contract freight. For
Winter storms bring rapid changes to freight markets
Last week’s Arctic weather stalled freight movement in and out of key markets in the Midwest. But the storm passed in just a couple of
Canadian cargo boosts Buffalo
If you’re covering a load from Buffalo, NY, there’s a good chance it actually originated in Canada. The city is on the border, less than
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, there are 4 port cities
Forecast: When will contract rates flatten?
Shippers are asking, “How much longer will this challenging freight environment last?” The standard answer sounds like something out of Winnie-the-Pooh, as Eeyore says: “Days,
AUDIO: What Can We Expect for Rates in June?
DAT Pricing Analyst Mark Montague appeared on Land Line Now to discuss the latest spot market trends. He explained the market conditions that led to