Reefer Report: Florida corrects, California surges; The seasonal handoff is here
The Big Picture The Mother’s Day hangover is real. Florida spot rates are pulling back sharply — Atlanta dropped -24%
Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention
Home Depot is aggressively pivoting from DIY shoppers to professional contractors — acquiring wholesale distributors of roofing shingles, drywall, and
Dry Van Report: Manufacturing holds its ground, but the pressure is building
U.S. manufacturing expanded in April for the fourth consecutive month, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI holding steady at 52.7% —
Reefer Report: South Texas takes the wheel; rates surge up to +59% as Florida season fades and California’s West Coast Corridor opens up
USDA Specialty Crops National Truck Rate Report | Week of May 13, 2026 The Big Picture The baton has been
Dry Van Report: How small fleets weathered the Great Freight Recession
Data Analysis for the Week Ending Saturday, May 9th, 2026. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume
Flatbed Report: March housing starts rebound, but flatbed’s real signal is in the permits
Data Analysis for the Week Ending Saturday, May 9th, 2026. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume
Cybersecurity: It’s May, let’s talk MFA
Freight brokers move fast. You’re juggling loads, carriers, and customers all at once. The last thing you want slowing you
Reefer Freight Demand Report: Miami is maxed out; Mother’s Day flowers, RoadCheck, and watermelons collide in Florida’s final freight window
The Big Picture Florida is Shortage — and it’s not just about produce. With Mother’s Day days away, 90% of
Flatbed Report: Trucking tonnage hits new milestone; Is the freight recession officially over?
All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume refers to loads moved unless otherwise noted. The rate charts
Here’s what you missed: Proactive driver verification, intermodal rates, and more
On April 28th, DAT’s team of product experts hosted the latest broker Launch & Learn webinar. The session covered new
Reefer Freight Demand Report: Florida keeps burning; New York jumps 35% as Vidalia onions arrive, and South Texas cracks
The Big Picture Florida didn’t cool off — it doubled down ahead of Mother’s Day. Central and South Florida remained
What’s underneath your freight rate data?
You’re in a contract negotiation. A carrier submits a rate. Your data tool shows a lane average. You use it