
Backhaul vs deadhead: What’s the tipping point?
When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I asked that

When you can’t find a high-paying load, would you accept a low rate to avoid driving empty? I asked that

Although rates have dropped considerably from record levels in 2018, spot market freight volume — actual loads moved — was higher in the
Being an owner-operator is tough. You need all the tools possible to stay profitable, including the best paying load board.

You may not have a problem getting carriers to cover a load, but every freight broker occasionally hits the wall

I got started early in candy logistics. After I got my MBA in transportation, I managed a fleet based in

When a carrier searches for a load on DAT load boards, they’ll often get dozens of results, especially on popular

Last week’s Arctic weather stalled freight movement in and out of key markets in the Midwest. But the storm passed

Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive

Update – January 25: Federal employees are heading back to work for at least three weeks, under an interim budget

Looking for your next load? Need a truck? Check your watch, and then go to your DAT Hot Market Map.

More than 25 million Christmas trees will be sold this year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. But few

You don’t have to pore over spreadsheets and crunch numbers to know which freight markets are sizzling. With the Hot