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What’s in the stimulus bill for carriers, brokers, owner-operators?

The $2 trillion CARES Act provides stimulus funds for both businesses and individuals. See what's in it for carriers, brokers and owner-operators.

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Shift in consumer spending could affect flatbed freight

One of the more challenging questions industry economists are grappling with is the degree to which consumer spending shifts away from physical goods (that trucks transport) to services in coming months.

Produce shipping season shaping up to be one-of-a-kind

The 2021 produce season is shaping up like no other for California brokers, carriers and shippers, given how tight capacity already is and how much higher reefer spot rates are compared to this time last year.

Consumer confidence data offers clues for future truckload demand

For carriers, brokers and shippers looking down the road to gauge consumer demand, the latest consumer confidence data from the Conference Board indicates consumers are feeling more optimistic about the economic recovery.

Vidalia shipments to add to already tight capacity crunch

This year's pack date is set for April 16 and usually runs through to the end of August.

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Spot market continues to grow as a percentage of total freight

Typically, the split between contract and spot freight is somewhere in the 85/15 range. Starting in June of last year, spot volumes began to accelerate as a percentage of total volume.

10 trucking tips for owner-operators

For a new owner-operator setting out on their own in the trucking business, there can be unexpected pitfalls. One of the best ways to avoid them is getting advice from those who've already done it.

VIDEO: How much should I charge for detention?

Getting detained by a shipper or receiver is costly, especially if that detention time causes the truck to miss the next pickup or delivery.

Is now a good time to buy a truck, pt. 2

Recently we addressed the most frequent question asked on our weekly DAT iQ Live series: Is now a good time to buy a truck? This week, we asked a leading industry expert will weigh in with insights.

VIDEO: How do you maintain your truck?

As a carrier on owner-operator, your income depends on the health of your truck. What's the best way to maintain its health and protect your business?

New home demand offers clues to future flatbed demand

Often we look at building permit applications and new home starts as indicators of flatbed demand. Sales of new homes are another measure of demand for products, including building material and lumber.

Reefer carriers look to spring harvests

The 2021 produce shipping season is underway, with both domestic and imported truckloads of produce posting 4% week-over-week gains.

Dry van rates remain 28% higher than last year

Dry van load posts on the DAT One load board network increased by just over 2% last week in the top 10 markets, which typically represent around 25% of weekly load posts.

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What’s in the stimulus bill for carriers, brokers, owner-operators?

Carriers

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Shift in consumer spending could affect flatbed freight

Produce shipping season shaping up to be one-of-a-kind

Consumer confidence data offers clues for future truckload demand

Vidalia shipments to add to already tight capacity crunch

Spot market continues to grow as a percentage of total freight

10 trucking tips for owner-operators

VIDEO: How much should I charge for detention?

Is now a good time to buy a truck, pt. 2

VIDEO: How do you maintain your truck?

New home demand offers clues to future flatbed demand

Reefer carriers look to spring harvests

Dry van rates remain 28% higher than last year

On the DAT Blog:

The benefits and potential pitfalls in transportation ‘mini-bids’

Shift in consumer spending could affect flatbed freight

Produce shipping season shaping up to be one-of-a-kind

Consumer confidence data offers clues for future truckload demand

Vidalia shipments to add to already tight capacity crunch

DAT partners with Equifax to update Days-to-Pay calculations

Why truckload contracts aren’t like other business contracts

Sales of farm equipment are a strong signal for flatbed freight

Reefer capacity tightens in produce markets

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