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Drowsy driving prevention and sleep-related issues
Despite many Americans’ aversion to having to “spring forward” and “fall back” each year with daylight saving time (DST), recent
Flatbed Report: New manufacturing orders are on the rise
Manufacturing accounts for around 60% of truckload demand, making the most recent data good news for flatbed carriers. Data published
Reefer Report: It’s pumpkin season, Jack
The fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving signal harvest time for pumpkins, creating more demand for reefer carriers. Smaller pumpkins
Dry Van Report: Logistics industry reaches a turning point
The September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 52.4, up 1.2 from August. This is the second consecutive month
Top International Roadcheck Violations Revealed
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when certified Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational
What’s new in DAT’s fight against fraud
Protecting your identity and sensitive information is more crucial than ever. At DAT, we understand these challenges and are continually
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI in logistics
The growing world of new artificial intelligence capabilities has made its way to freight and logistics, and it’s poised to
How DAT iQ is helping brokers better understand the freight market
by Joe Cottone One of the most critical aspects of any broker-customer relationship is the consultative approach – customers desire
Flatbed Report: Construction spending increased again in August
For flatbed and specialized carriers, construction spending reveals how much the government and private companies spend on projects, from housing
Reefer Report: The sweetest of seasons for East Coast reefer carriers
It’s sweet potato season, meaning reefer capacity could tighten in North Carolina, the leading producer in the United States, accounting
Dry Van Report: manufacturing contraction slows but continues
Although the Institute of Supply Management’s (ISM) Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased by 1.4% month-over-month (m/m) in September, economic activity
‘A little concerned’ about single-family housing recovery
DAT iQ recently spoke to lumber and housing expert Dustin Jalbert from Fastmarkets to better understand flatbed demand, particularly in
About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights based on more than 400 million freight matches and a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 indices.
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The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.
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