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October Flatbed Rates Were Highest of the Year
The national flatbed rate for October was the highest of the year, boosted at least in part by rebuilding efforts
Retail Shipments Keep Truckload Capacity Tight
Volumes for the top van markets rebounded 5% last week, as shippers moved freight out the door before month’s end.
Where Does Most Cargo Theft Happen?
Compared to 2016, cargo theft dropped by 32% in the second quarter of 2017, according to Keith Lewis, Vice President
8 Numbers That Are Just As Important as the Rate
With DAT RateView, you can compare contract and spot market freight rates on more than 65,000 lanes in North America.
Use Your TMS To Get Through the Capacity Crunch
The following article was condensed from a training session at the 2017 DAT User Conference. Save the date for the
Who is Managing Your Online Reputation?
The DAT Directory includes a company rating system. The system enables carriers to give each broker up to five stars,
How to Get the Most From DAT RateView Reports
DAT RateView already puts a wealth of information at your fingertips, which lets you make quick pricing decisions on the
Find Carriers With Fewer Phone Calls
On average, it takes a broker 7 phone calls to find a qualified carrier, and each call typically takes two
E-Commerce Disrupts Freight Seasons, Boosts Spot Market Volume
The rapid growth of e-commerce has led major online retailers to re-design their supply chain models, according to Mark Montague,
Where Did Reefer Rates Rise the Most Last Week?
Reefer load counts on the top lanes kept climbing last week, while rates continued to readjust seasonally. Prices continued to
Van Volumes Soar on the West Coast
Truckload capacity has loosened in recent weeks, so prices have begun to normalize after months of rising van rates. Still,
Last Chance to Join the 2017 DAT User Conference
The 2017 DAT User Conference is almost here. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss out on this opportunity to
About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights based on more than 400 million freight matches and a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions.
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500 and Fortune 1000 indices.
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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