MIT’s Chris Caplice discusses freight benchmarking, AI, and common pitfalls in routing guides.

An infographic illustrating how shippers move from unpredictable markets to data-driven control.

An exploration of key metrics and methods for tracking true freight and carrier performance.

Simplify your RFP process and build smarter freight networks with DAT iQ’s tools and insights.

Non-recourse factoring gives carriers fast access to cash while removing the burden of unpaid invoices. Instead of waiting 30 to 60 days for customer payments, you can turn those invoices into immediate working capital. The factoring company assumes most of the risk, so your cash flow stays steady even if a customer doesn’t pay. With this financial safety net, carriers can cover essential expenses like fuel, maintenance, and payroll without taking on new debt. It’s a smart way to keep trucks on the road and your business moving forward.

Factoring is a way for owner-operators and carriers to have cash in hand without taking out a small-business loan. Learn how to optimize your cash flow to meet your business’s needs by taking advantage of the opportunities invoice factoring can offer. This guide will walk you through the differences between recourse and non-recourse factoring and how to find reputable factoring companies to take on your invoices, providing you with flexibility for business growth.

Guidance on improving RFP bid evaluation and award processes using data-driven techniques.

A call to action for shippers to embrace new strategies and technologies to compete effectively.

An extended take on essential strategies for shippers navigating freight market volatility and disruption.

Explore four modern principles every shipper should adopt to succeed in today’s freight market.

A how-to guide for shippers using DAT iQ to justify spend, drive decisions, and secure internal support.

Choose a data partner, build ROI cases, and align your team with clear strategies for integration, transparency, and storytelling.