Spot Premium Ratio hits 2-year high. What does that mean for contract rates?
As we move into the fall, the truckload market is still seeing record-high spot rates. Total volumes were only up
If By Bid: The good and bad in annual transportation procurement events
There is a lot of controversy concerning the value of conducting an annual transportation procurement event – or what is typically
Gulf Coast freight haulers prep for Hurricane Laura
Port closures and mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of Texas and Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura, projected to make
Beware of biased benchmarking: 3 ways to grade a transportation index
Benchmarking different aspects of operations is a well established practice across most businesses. Understanding how your company compares to similar organizations
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update, Van rates climb, while reefer rates lose steam
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update, What is the next major market driver after produce season?
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update shows freight markets rebounding
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: Spot rates rebound to 2019 levels
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: How to stay healthy on the road
How do you stay healthy while you’re out on the road? In this video, you’ll hear tips and tricks from
Rail intermodal sees historic shifts in wake of COVID-19
The COVID 19 pandemic has triggered a recent cratering in rail intermodal moves, particularly on the international container cargo portion
Truckload rates are dangerously low for carriers
COVID-19 has dealt a heavy blow to trucking companies. With large swaths of the economy closed, demand for truckload shipments
Will spring produce stabilize trucking?
Guest opinion by Mark Montague, industry pricing expert. Recent news has been all about the downturn in freight volumes, and