2016’s Top 10 Blog Posts, from DAT Freight Talk
I confess: I love lists. So here’s one for all of you DAT blog readers out there. Thanks to your
DAT Guest Author
DAT invites various industry leaders to provide commentary and opinion on topics that affect users in our industry.
October Freight Gathers Strength, Led by Western Region
Trends sometimes get lost in the national picture so I decided to take a look from another vantage point. DAT
Four Regions Where Rates Went Up
We look at national trends every week, but sometimes the detail can get lost. Then we look at lane-by-lane reports,
Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates
I’d advise shippers not to get complacent about transportation costs. The recent bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping combined with extreme U.S.
Don’t Renew Your Broker Bond (Until You Get a Recent Quote)
THE DAT BROKER BOND DAT has partnered with Integro insurance brokers to offer DAT customers an A-rated surety bond. Learn
The DAT Interns of 2016
While summertime is great for spending time poolside, it’s also a great time for many young adults to start earning
Are Freight Volume and Rates Stuck in Neutral?
Every week, we seem to report that trends are mixed, that truckload freight volume and rates are in a transition,
When Shippers Want Capacity Below Market Rates
Attend the DAT User Conference October 17 to 19 in Portland, Oregon and here’s a sample of efficiency tips you’ll
5 Ways to Make More Money as a Freight Broker
In the freight brokerage business, time is money. The more loads you move in a day, the more money you
End of MC Numbers Delayed, Again
UPDATE 1/17/17: The FMCSA announced that it is temporarily putting on hold the effective date for EXISTING carriers and brokers
DAT User Conference Turns New Hires Into Revenue Generators
When you hire a new broker, how long does it take to get him or her up to speed —
6 steps to adding a brokerage to your trucking company
Do you have shipper customers who need to move more freight than you can service with the current size of