Rail intermodal faces an uphill battle in 2020
Remember when your parents told you they walked three miles barefoot uphill in the snow – both ways – to get to school. Well, that’s
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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
Will coronavirus affect your supply chain?
Update (Feb. 24) — As the coronavirus spreads to countries outside China, supply chain managers in the U.S. expect ripple effects to reach our shores in
Top 10 markets for truckload spot freight in 2019
The spot market continued to grow in 2019, even when compared to a banner year like 2018. Truckload volumes grew significantly in 2019, but so
Christmas tree shortage? Blame it on the recession…of 2008
Christmas trees are in short supply all over the country. Growers in some states blame the weather, while others blame the recession. “What recession?” you
2020 Freight Focus: Set your sights on next year’s truckload markets
What can we expect in 2020? With all the uncertainty swirling around the year ahead, it can be tough to find your footing. Trade wars,
Where your Thanksgiving meal came from
When you give thanks for your Thanksgiving meal, don’t forget to include truckers in your list of appreciation. Every item probably traveled on a truck
Top 10 issues for truck drivers in 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual survey of the top 10 critical issues facing the trucking industry. The non-profit institute polled more
Haul-o-ween: Tricks, treats, and truckload freight
Remember when retailers would set aside a few shelves for Halloween candy and costumes? Times have changed. Today there are entire stores filled with Halloween merchandise, and over
Truckload markets brace for Hurricane Dorian
As Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall during the Labor Day weekend, data scientists at DAT took a look at how transportation markets have
Top 10 markets for truckload freight in first half of 2019
Here’s something that might surprise you: Spot market truckload volumes were 7% higher in the first six months of 2019 than they were in the
Backhaul vs deadhead: What’s the tipping point?
When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I asked that question in a quick poll