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In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen

The spike in truckload shipping costs in 2020 brought extra attention to transportation budgets and operations. Given all the uncertainties

Being a freight and analytics organization, we look for clues in data, especially as it relates to truckload capacity. When

The pandemic has turned many aspects of life upside down, and commercial transportation is no exception. In most years, freight

What’s the best way to repair a broken routing guide? In these days of COVID-19, the question comes up with

Resourcefulness is hard to measure and a difficult skill set to teach, but people who manage transportation or run trucks

With another unpredictable year ahead of us, DAT analyzed the trends from 2020 to pinpoint what to watch in the year ahead.

The December 2020 report on manufactured durable goods from the U.S. Census Bureau showed mixed results. December durable goods orders

On the southern border, produce volumes last week were down slightly year-over-year, recording just 1% fewer loads compared to the

The U.S. Bank National Shipment and Spend Indexes both posted gains during the final quarter of 2020, which is a

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.

As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better

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