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DAT is widely regarded as the industry leader in freight data and analytics. My team and I relied on this

Last week we reported on several reliable and unbiased industry volume indices (ATA Truckload Tonnage, Cass Freight Index and MSU

This week, we’re taking a look at the leading freight demand indicators for the truckload sector with much the same

Transportation is a significant expense, and for many companies, it can mean the difference between profit and loss. That’s what

Constraints on trucks and drivers continue to keep spot market truckload rates high, even as demand cools from where we

As retailers get ready for the holiday shopping season, a lot of the required inventory has already been hauled by

Historically, increased spot market activity signaled higher overall truckload demand and tighter capacity. This year we’re seeing something of a

Abandoning their lean-inventory strategy, grocery stores and supermarkets have begun stockpiling groceries in readiness for a possible surge in Fall

Late last week the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Parents Against Tired Truckers (PATT)

At this time last year we were finalizing our agenda for DATCON 2019, our user conference for brokers and 3PLs.

In a lot of ways, the current imbalances in freight networks reflect the divided purchasing habits of two very different

There is a lot of controversy concerning the value of conducting an annual transportation procurement event – or what is typically