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Dry van report: Truckload freight volumes remain lackluster
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the industry’s health, continues to soften despite last month’s slight increase in
Reefer report: Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual consumer survey, spending on Mother’s Day is expected to be the second
Flatbed report: Raw steel production cools
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), domestic raw steel production was 1,716,000 net tons, while the capability
Unpacking the latest freight broker Launch and Learn
On April 24th, DAT’s panel of experts hosted another broker Launch & Learn webinar. This session was packed with
Flatbed report: March farm tractor sales fall below the 5-year average
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters continue to lag the 5-year
Reefer report: California cherry growers expect a much shorter and more normal season
Typically, the Mexican produce season will peak over the next two weeks before cooling off until the cycle starts again
Dry van report: “Blah” conditions for the immediate future
According to Professor Jason Miller, a supply chain expert at Michigan State University, trucking companies need more good news as
Weekly Market Update for April 30th, 2024: Las Vegas is expected to grow into a major inbound freight market
Las Vegas has been going through a construction boom for almost a decade, with much more to come when the
Flatbed report: Housing construction drops more than expected in March
U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled in March as a resurgence in mortgage rates pushed potential buyers to the sidelines. According to
Reefer report: California cherry growers expect a much shorter and more normal season
Typically, the season sees the first fruits ripening by the end of April, with shipments wrapping up by mid to
Dry van report: Consumers are confident about the current state of the economy
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI), produced by Zac Rogers at Colorado State University, came in at 58.2 in March 2024,
Weekly Market Update for April 23rd, 2024: Cargo theft is expected to ramp up this holiday season
Memorial Day is just five weeks away, and even though cargo thieves won’t be taking time off, it is a
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