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Weekly Market Update for June 04th, 2024: Trucking is a dangerous occupation
Truck driving is not only a mentally and physically demanding job; it’s one of the most deadly. Transportation accidents and
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Unleash the power of data in your freight brokerage journey
We say it all time: The right data can transform your brokerage operations. Here’s how to get the most out
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DAT Broker Monthly Newsletter: Help us make stronger tools
DAT’s broker newsletter collects our top content of the month and delivers it right to your inbox. You’ll find guides,
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Flatbed report: Homebuilders and buyers alike share a gloomy outlook
For flatbed carriers looking for signals that demand will improve, two reliable indicators point to more of the same in
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Reefer report: Festival season is coming to a farm near you
Understanding the demand for produce is critical to understanding supply and demand, and a great place to start is your
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Dry van report: Slowing down to grow profits faster
Controlling operating costs will be the key to surviving this tough freight market for brokers and carriers alike, but for
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Weekly Market Update for May 28th, 2024: Turtle races coming to a highway near you
According to an updated report from the Department of Transportation (DoT), truckers can expect The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Flatbed report: Residential housing construction enters a holding pattern
In April, residential housing construction for single-family homes was mostly flat sequentially but still 22% higher than last year. For
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Reefer report: Blueberry season delivers healthy benefits
Blueberry bushes can grow all over the U.S.; farmers in 26 states produce blueberries commercially. However, more than 98% of
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Dry van report: LMI drops in April, breaking a four-month streak
The Logistics Manager’s Index recorded 52.9 in April 2024, down (-5.4) from March’s reading of 58.3, the highest growth rate
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Weekly Market Update for May 21st, 2024: Explosive Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024
Even though the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has yet to release its 2024 Hurricane season forecast, both AccuWeather
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Flatbed report: Gulf Coast breakbulk imports continue to drive demand
Outbound flatbed volumes in the New Orleans freight market are currently running around 36% higher than last year.
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