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Freight Rates Adjust to Post-Hurricane Irma Demand
Relief efforts are underway in Florida, and our hearts go out to those recovering from Hurricane Irma. We’ve seen a
Want to haul FEMA loads? It’s complicated
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, FEMA needs trucks, warehouse space and logistics services to help with the recovery and haul
DAT User Conference: Book Your Hotel Room By Oct. 3
Rooms are filling up fast for the DAT User Conference, so now is the time to register for the conference
Storms and Rising Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Flatbed Rates
Flatbed rates haven’t moved much in the past month, but that could change in the coming weeks. Emergency supplies are
Emergency Freight: What Harvey Tells Us About Irma
Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks were already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume
Here's How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Have Affected Van Freight
DAT employees are donating to American Red Cross to help support those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and DAT
Plastics and Cotton
Some refineries are still closed, as are many factories that make basic petrochemicals, including ethylene and propylene, that are essential
Spot Market Freight Rates Soar After Hurricane Harvey
Van rates rose all across the country last week, following Hurricane Harvey. The national average van rate jumped up 12¢
Reefer Demand Focuses on the Midwest
The national average for reefer rates stayed put at $2.07 per mile last week, but pricing got rearranged by region.
Truckload Rates Rise, as Harvey Flood Waters Subside
Trends for Harvey-related rates and freight volumes continue to solidify in the DAT database, but it’s already clear that rates
How Will Hurricane Harvey Affect Freight Rates?
Even if you’re not planning to go anywhere near Texas or Louisiana, you might be affected by Hurricane Harvey. Trucks
Expect Hurricane Harvey to Have a Long-Term Impact on Trucking
Hurricane Harvey is going to have a big impact on freight transportation and logistics in the weeks and months to
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