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Independent Agents Bring Fast Growth, Low Overhead
In the current environment, where freight volume is soft, freight brokerages are looking for ways to increase profits. While it
Loose Capacity Offers Opportunities to Freight Brokers
We all know 2014 was a tight capacity year…. Driven by… weather, HOS regulation, driver shortages, and port congestion –
Technology Fuels Freight Logistics: Jeff Tucker in Wall Street Journal
Jeff Tucker‘s guest column in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards,
Reefer Freight Market Still Has a Few Hot Spots
July is the in-between season for refrigerated (“reefer”) freight. The go-to markets in California and Texas are quiet, and hauls
Do Brokers See a Different Rate?
To help you to negotiate the best price for your trucks, most DAT Load Boards include spot market rates for
How to Get Your Operating Authority
UPDATED: May 8, 2018. If you’re an owner-operator who’s leased on with a carrier, you’ve probably toyed with the idea
Where Are the Loads? Look Here.
The typical July lull has begun, and spot market rates are drifting down. Every year at this time, load availability
A $34 Profit on a $1,500 Load? Really?
Update: DAT report on freight brokers’ financial results from October 2017. If you own or manage a freight brokerage, you’re
Pricing: What’s the Sweet Spot for Shippers?
When you quote a rate to a shipper, what references do you use to ensure that your prices are not
Write a Review, Get a Free Starbucks Card
Last year, DAT Solutions launched a new feature called Company Reviews. It gives members of the DAT network—carriers, brokers and
Truckload Freight Doldrums: Rates Decline in July
I watch transportation statistics all day, every day. It’s my job, but it also fascinates me. After 30 years in
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