Dry van report: Baltimore freight market thrown into turmoil
Baltimore has 110 million people, or ⅓ of the US population, within a 500-mile radius or a day’s drive by
Reefer report: Produce season cools in the Pacific Northwest
For the first time in many months, the Pacific Northwest (PNW) report a slight surplus of trucks following last week’s
Flatbed report: Peak machinery import season hits a speed bump
March is typically the peak of imports for farming machinery and construction equipment in the Port of Baltimore, receiving just
How to unlock profitable partnerships
The constant market fluctuations can be overwhelming. That’s why industry veterans rely on proven strategies to navigate the ups and
Reefer report: Do you want fries with that?
Most potatoes in the United States are now sold in processed forms such as frozen, chipped, dehydrated, or canned. With
Master your operating costs: Three essential tips for owner-operators
You know firsthand the challenges of controlling operating costs while keeping your margins healthy. Salaries, fuel, equipment, tolls, insurance, licenses
Flatbed Report: Las Vegas construction boom set to roll into 2025
Since the Great Recession in 2007, Las Vegas has sought to “recession-proof” itself and, in the process, started a construction boom that created significant demand for flatbed carriers.
Reefer Report: The onion capital of the West
Yerington in the Mason Valley is not so well-known and widely regarded as one of the country’s most extensive onion-growing operations.
The truck driver shortage: Myth of fact?
Is there an actual net shortage of truck drivers or a shortage of drivers wanting to make trucking a career?
Falling asleep at the wheel and how to avoid it: Sleep hygiene for carriers part 6
Welcome to DAT Freight & Analytics’s six-part series on napping, sleep physiology, scheduling, and trip planning. While aimed at truckers
Dry Van Report: logistics managers index expands for the second month
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI), produced by Zac Rogers at Colorado State University, came in at 56.5 in February 2024,
Reefer report: Lithium-ion imports drive up reefer volumes in Mobile, AL
The United States imports hundreds of millions of lithium-ion batteries each year, and according to IHS Markit/PIERS, refrigerated import volumes