Digging deep into fuel efficiency amid record-high diesel prices
Record-high diesel costs have captured everyone’s attention recently, so this week we’re going to dig a little deeper into fuel efficiency and ways to save money.
4 ways to adapt to AB5: California’s new trucking law
Ready or not, a change has come for owner-operators based in California. State bill AB5, also known as the “gig
Flatbed Report: Aluminum production affects flatbed demand
By Christina Ellington Flatbed demand out of Kentucky may see a decline in the next few months as an aluminum
Reefer Report: It’s still a sweet produce season after all
By Christina Ellington Summer celebrations and berries go hand and hand, from patriotic-themed desserts highlighting strawberries and blueberries to summer
Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year
By Christina Ellington The latest durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories, and orders report indicate that freight volume hasn’t declined yet.
Insurance costs continue to rise for truckers
Accident rates are on the rise, and so are insurance premiums. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), insurance
Flatbed Report: Fewer loads of steel this year are a concern for carriers
By Christina Ellington Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending June 11 fell by 3% compared with the
Reefer Report: Peak produce season yet to materialize
By Christina Ellington Produce peak season is underway. However, this season is not off to a strong start due to
Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year
By Christina Ellington The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.5% in May
‘No, the sky is not falling’ – A contrarian view on the economy
Last week on DAT iQ Live we interviewed Professor Jason Miller of Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business.
Flatbed Report: Housing affordability headwinds impact flatbed carrier volumes
By Christina Ellington The U.S. Census Bureau residential construction statistics for May 2022 show that while homes under construction are
Reefer Report: The hottest story of the year is set to impact reefer carriers
By Christina Ellington Huy Fong Foods, the maker of the popular Sriracha hot sauce, sent a letter to its suppliers