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Brokers, Shippers Are Liable for CARB-TRU Compliance
The deadline for reefer compliance was January 1, and California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is already fining carriers for continuing
Why Aren't Rates Rising Faster?
We typically expect rates to surge at this time of year — for reefers, of course, but also for vans
Reefer Traffic Sizzles in Southern Produce Markets
Got reefers? It’s time to move ’em on down to produce markets in the Southern states. Spring is finally here.
Why Did Rates Rise When Load-to-Truck Ratios Fell?
Usually, the trend in the load-to-truck ratio is strongly associated with a similar trend in freight rates. Last week, however,
$75K Bond Looms, but Many Brokers Stall
The $75,000 surety bond requirement is only six months away. Freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, for-hire carriers and private fleets
What Makes Drivers Happy? 20 Years, Same Answers
This month marks the 20th anniversary of perhaps the most definitive study of what truck drivers like and dislike about
Flatbed Haulers Benefit from New DAT Options: Equipment Types, Trihauls
You’ve probably read that DAT Load Boards recently added 15 specialized equipment types, up from 57. This means that brokers
Search or Post 72 Trailer Types on DAT Load Boards
DAT Load Boards now feature a total of 72 trailer types that can be posted and searched on the DAT
DAT RateView: New Tools Help Brokers to Expand Capacity
Whether you have a brokerage with a carrier division or you are providing freight to small, for-hire fleets, the new
Truckers Worry About Costs as Well as Rates: DAT Survey
Carriers’ expenses are rising faster than their revenues. According to transportation industry analyst Donald Broughton of Avondale Partners, trucking company
Are High Freight Rates Bad for Brokers?
Freight rates are not rising as fast as they usually do at this time of year, and freight brokers are
Win or Lose: How to Respond Effectively to a Shipper's RFP
When you want to win a share of a shipper’s business, you often must submit a bid on their Request
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