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DAT Network Integrity Unit: Our mission to end fraud
No Fax Needed with E-Signatures
Electronic signatures have been accepted by the legal community for more than a decade, but many freight brokers are still
Rates in July Stay Close to June Highs
Van and flatbed rates rebounded this week, following “Backhaul Tuesday.” Van rates jumped 4¢ per mile as a national average
Brokers Get Ready for New $75K Bond
A recent survey we conducted demonstrates that most brokers—or at least most brokers on the DAT Network—are aware of requirements
DAT Hosts a National Symbol
One summer morning, my co-worker Eddie and I saw a Bald Eagle just hanging out at the edge of the
Don't Count on a Mid-Summer Slump in July
Instead of the usual mid-summer slump, we expect July freight volume to be more similar to a typical June. An
"Backhaul Tuesday" Doesn't Follow Recent Trends
Spot market rates tend to vary by the day of the week: Rates go up on Mondays, as trucks start
More Freight, Stable Rates? Capacity is Looser
Usually when more truckloads start moving, rates quickly follow the volume trend up. Rates did rise rapidly at the end
HOS Log: A 2-Day Trip Becomes a 3-Day Trip
My colleague Kevin Scullin summarized the changes to the Hours of Service (HOS) in his recent blog post. It started
Brokers’ Profit 2.8% Higher in 2012: DAT Survey
Freight brokers reported an average 2.8% increase in pre-tax profits in 2012, compared to 2011. Their annual revenues rose 1.4%,
HOS Enforcement Begins July 1st on New Rules
Draw a big, red circle around July 1 on your calendar. That’s the date when the Federal Motor Carriers Safety
Rates Jump 28 cents in Hottest Reefer Lanes
Rate trends are actually a series of snapshots.We see the trends emerge the way we see motion in a flip-book.
Tight Sun Belt Capacity Squeezes Rates
Seasonal demand is putting the squeeze on truckload capacity throughout the Sun Belt. One big source of demand is produce
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