Freightvine Recap: The evolution of shipper and carrier relationships
The siloed nature of traditional shipper-carrier relationships is officially in the rear view mirror. From socioeconomic volatility and rapid
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How carriers can protect their business from fraud
Each year the United States freight market generates about $750 billion. That figure equates to significant personal success for many
Best Defenses: How to protect against phishing and fraud
To help you flag suspicious behavior and stop fraud before it happens, we’ve compiled security best practices for your organization.
Shift your business into overdrive with a DAT One subscription
Does your trucking business need to find another gear? Unlocking the DAT One app is the first step to getting
The Shipper iQ – Forecasting and planning
The transportation logistics industry is no stranger to uncertainty. With seasonality shifts, demand fluctuations, rate volatility, and severe inclement weather,
Two Ways to Maximize Your Load Board Subscription
Nowadays, your profitability as a carrier is tied to your ability to identify the best available loads before your competitors
The real joy of trucking
One of the great joys of trucking is the joy our work brings to children. When we’re young, the image of a giant truck soaring by on the highway is a pure marvel – like you’re seeing a real-life Transformer.
A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season
You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.
Freightvine recap: Challenges and opportunities of implementing data analytics (episode 84)
In the past decade, data has become perhaps the most important tool a company can use to make strategic decisions
The Shipping iQ #1: Sourcing, managing, and analyzing data
The transportation logistics industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years – from the COVID-19
How do I know I’m being paid fairly?
Finding the best loads is key to your business’s profitability. Few tools in your toolbox have as much impact on
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers
In trucking, our basics are much different from those on Wall Street. Or are they? Here are the basics according to DAT – or what we like to call The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers.