Are we there yet?: Searching for the bottom of the market
The title of this entry is a common road trip question and one of the most frequent at DAT Freight
DATCON: Not your typical user conference
It’s always over before we know it, and this year is the same story: DATCON23 was an absolute blast, and
Flatbed Report: Single-family homebuilding rebounded in September
Flatbed carriers looking for market direction received good news last week following the new single-family homebuilding rebounded in September. According
Reefer Report: Pumpkin capital carves out another great season
Halloween is next Tuesday, October 31, culminating in peak pumpkin shipping season for reefer carriers, especially out of midwest freight
Dry Van Report: Exiting the current freight recession could be slower than expected
As the hope of freight market recovery in 2023 fades, even the forecast scenario for improvement in Q2 2024 is
Drowsy driving prevention and sleep-related issues
Despite many Americans’ aversion to having to “spring forward” and “fall back” each year with daylight saving time (DST), recent
Flatbed Report: New manufacturing orders are on the rise
Manufacturing accounts for around 60% of truckload demand, making the most recent data good news for flatbed carriers. Data published
Reefer Report: It’s pumpkin season, Jack
The fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving signal harvest time for pumpkins, creating more demand for reefer carriers. Smaller pumpkins
Dry Van Report: Logistics industry reaches a turning point
The September Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) came in at 52.4, up 1.2 from August. This is the second consecutive month
Top International Roadcheck Violations Revealed
International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when certified Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement, and educational
What’s new in DAT’s fight against fraud
Protecting your identity and sensitive information is more crucial than ever. At DAT, we understand these challenges and are continually
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI in logistics
The growing world of new artificial intelligence capabilities has made its way to freight and logistics, and it’s poised to