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Dude, Where's My Fuel Surcharge?
With diesel prices at $4.05 per gallon as a national average, it can cost you around $0.63 per mile traveled
CARB Costs California Carrier $200,000
Last month, San Bernardino County Superior Court fined an Ontario, CA trucking company $300,000 after a California Air Resources Board
Inside the Walmart Supercube
Walmart Canada recently unveiled a tractor-trailer configuration that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a
January Freight Surge Defies Seasonal Norms
Rates are trending up on the spot market. This is a surprising move for January and February, typically the slowest
CARB Compliance Rules for Out-of-State Brokers
With the New Year came new rules. Unlike those pesky New Year’s resolutions, you don’t want to ignore your new
Rates Rise, but Carriers’ Costs Rise Faster
Carriers have been under tremendous pressure, as their costs are rising faster than rates. Even when truckload rates are higher
3 Ways to Qualify for a $75K Broker Bond
BROKER BOND UPDATES: FMCSA Announces Phase-In Period for $75K Broker Bond Special $75K Bond Offered for DAT Customers Since the
Finding the Hot Spots
Where’s the Action? Right now, you’re either shaking your head and saying there’s no action at all, or you are
Dark Before the Dawn?
Van rates slipped 2.6% lower last week on the spot freight market. At the same time, financial markets continued to
Two Models to Grow Your Freight Brokerage
If you own a start-up freight brokerage, you’re aware of the risks and rewards that are part of growing your
Three Tips for “Branding” Your Fleet
Bryan Martin is President of 4-State Trucks, a provider of after-market parts and solutions for heavy-duty trucks. 4-State Trucks is
How Managers Can Build Driver-Dispatcher Respect
A good dispatcher is both diplomat and den mother. But many dispatchers get little, if any, formal training beyond how
About DAT Freight & Analytics
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The Original Load Board - Trusted Since 1978
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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