Flatbed Report: Domestic steel production is on a roll
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same
Reefer Report: Port of Philadelphia readies for growth in produce imports
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The
Dry Van Report: Diesel prices surge as carrier margins shrink
Diesel price hikes in the last few weeks are beginning to impact the industry. DAT Freight & Analytics’ pessimistic modeling
Turning a roadside inspection to your advantage
On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed former owner-operator and industry expert Adam Wingfield from Innovative Logistics
Reefer Report: Watermelon season rolls on
The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California leading domestic production. Watermelon is
Springfield Underground Storage
From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations in New Mexico, truckers see some of
Reefer Report: Port of Oakland ranked June’s coolest export port
The Port of Oakland is a central hub for exports in Northern California. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure make
Flat truckload demand expected throughout 2023
Since last October, the number of long-haul interstate carriers leaving the trucking industry has been around twice the rate of
Flatbed Report: The golden age for highway infrastructure spending
Capacity migration is a subject often underestimated and misunderstood by industry experts. Most successful small fleets and owner-operators have a
Reefer Report: Restaurants’ second-half outlook increasingly pessimistic
Demand for temperature-controlled equipment is typically at its highest during the summer months, peaking right around Independence Day. That’s when
Dry Van Report: Back-to-school shopping? Already?
The school year may have just ended, but shoppers are already getting ready for the start of school in the
Spot market carrier viability improves in June
Owner-operator and small fleet profitability defied all odds and improved in June due to rising spot rates and falling diesel