The North American truckload market has been in a domino economy
Consumer and commercial demand for virtually all products and services are at record levels, according to the latest Signal Report
How long before truckload markets return to normal?
Surging truckload demand continues to outpace capacity, while businesses also continue to grapple with broken supply chains, according to the
The evolution of continuous transportation procurement at Walmart
In an episode of DAT’s Freightvine podcast, Kelson Hardwick, Director of Transportation Procurement at Walmart, explains the ways that technology
Economy shows signs of recovery but truckload markets continue their volatility
All signs are pointing towards a strong and sustained economic recovery in the United States. Vaccination rates are steadily rising
5 questions to ask when choosing a freight data provider
Truckload transportation is a highly dynamic market. Shippers, brokers and carriers each have a vested interest in keeping apprised of
Flexible trucking contracts: How Cardinal Health builds trust through transparency
Cardinal Health has adopted flexible two-year contracts to help maintain stability for carriers during a time of unprecedented uncertainty. In
The benefits and potential pitfalls in transportation ‘mini-bids’
While annual bid events are still one of the primary ways companies go about procuring transportation, many are turning to
Why truckload contracts aren’t like other business contracts
Transportation costs are not like other business expenses. They’re affected by many different factors, and not always in the same
Truckload markets still search for stability
The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic, with the U.S. averaging 2.5 million vaccine doses a day. That hasn’t
How business expansion can affect your transportation budget
Expanding your product line or adding new customers are classic ways to grow your business. But that growth also creates
How General Mills incorporated freight mini-bids for a more agile supply chain
General Mills has adopted shorter contracts and freight mini bids to handle increased demand during the pandemic. In the past,
4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to