DAT Network Integrity Unit: Our mission to end fraud
As an industry leader for more than four decades, we’ve put in a lot of miles when it comes to fighting fraud. Those efforts have kicked into overdrive in the past several months.

SME Speaker Series: Smucker’s Jam Session Recap
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through every industry. While most have regained some sense of normalcy, the transportation

Supply Chain Series: The importance of digitalization in the mini-bid era
As shippers are well-aware at this point, the transportation and logistics industry has experienced a significant shift over the past

Flatbed Report: Seeking consistency in logistics metrics
Logistics metrics such as transportation, warehousing, and Inventory are leading economic indicators and can point toward potential movements in the

Reefer Report: Peak Blueberry Shipping Time in the Pacific Northwest
Peak blueberry shipping begins next month, with South American shipments arriving from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, mainly at the Port

Dry Van Report: Cutting tools spin up higher manufacturing volumes
As we look to demand signals through the second half of this year and into 2024, manufacturing changes will be

Restroom availability concerns for truckers
There aren’t many occupations that do not provide immediate access to restroom facilities, except for the few in construction with

Trucking scams: How brokers and carriers can protect themselves
Working with a broker or carrier for the first time can lead to a successful and profitable relationship that will

Flatbed Report: Domestic steel production is on a roll
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same

Reefer Report: Port of Philadelphia readies for growth in produce imports
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The

Dry Van Report: Diesel prices surge as carrier margins shrink
Diesel price hikes in the last few weeks are beginning to impact the industry. DAT Freight & Analytics’ pessimistic modeling

Turning a roadside inspection to your advantage
On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed former owner-operator and industry expert Adam Wingfield from Innovative Logistics

Making the Shift: Why Trucking Carriers Should Consider Switching Insurance Agencies
As the backbone of the transportation industry, trucking carriers play a crucial role in ensuring goods are delivered across vast
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