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Armchair Attorney Podcast: DAT Acquires Convoy, A Freight Tech Level Up

In this episode, I talk with freight tech legend, Bill Driegert. We talk about his journey in logistics as well as the recent acquisition of the Convoy Platform by DAT.

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DC Velocity: Logistics industry growth slowed in July

Moderate expansion was driven by smaller firms, where inventories remain high and capacity tight, latest Logistics Managers’ Index report shows.

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American Journal of Transportation: DAT spot truckload market data for July 27-Aug 2, 2025 (Week 31)

After declining seasonally throughout July, last week’s national average spot rates were virtually unchanged compared to the previous week (July 27 to August 2). The total number of loads on the DAT One marketplace increased by 5% week over week, while the number of trucks fell by 11%.

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The Trucker: Van spot rates end post-holiday slide

Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated equipment increased for the first time in four weeks during the week ending Aug. 1, although the gains in both cases were small.

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The Trucker: Spot rates and volumes closed July on firmer footing

After declining seasonally throughout July, last week’s national average spot rates were virtually unchanged compared to the previous week.

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Supply Chain Dive: Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal

The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.

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Overdrive: DAT buys Convoy in bid to become the ‘safest’ freight marketplace

Convoy, the one-time freight tech titan that grew to a $3.8 billion valuation before its sudden implosion left dozens of carriers unpaid, has been acquired by DAT Freight & Analytics as part of the load board's bid to become the "safest" freight market around.

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Freight Caviar: Convoy Tech Lands at DAT

DAT just bought the Convoy platform from Flexport and brought on Bill Driegert to help lead it. Is this the rebirth of digital freight, or a new freight tech power grab?

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The Trucker: DAT to acquire the Convoy Platform from Flexport

DAT Freight & Analytics is acquiring the Convoy Platform from Flexport.

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Freight Waves: Check Call: Long live Convoy

In a striking move, digital freight forwarder Flexport has sold the core Convoy technology platform it acquired in late 2023 to DAT Freight & Analytics for approximately $250 million, less than two years after buying it for roughly $16 million .

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