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California storms slow, but do not stop trucks

While California’s recent storms have caused widespread localized flooding, high winds, property damage, power outages and a number of deaths,

How trucking owner-operators can optimize operating costs

With rising costs and a down market, owner-operators need to optimize their operations in order to a protect profits.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Insurance for Freight Brokers

Running a freight brokerage is one of the most exciting jobs in the country – it’s a complex, interesting industry

Get Paid Faster

When it comes to getting paid for your work, factoring and invoice processing are exceptionally valuable. But the process for

DAT One: It’s time to break up with your other load board apps

DAT gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, from finding loads to getting paid.

Combatting the truck driver shortage

Truckload, for-hire, and private fleets are well aware that their biggest commodity is their drivers.

More than a user conference: DATCON is back

Like so many other events, the pandemic threw a speed bump in our user conferences plans. But those plans weren’t derailed: DATCON is back and better than ever.

This year’s produce shipping peak was more like a speed bump

In most years, summer produce volumes are so high that they drive up national truckload rates for reefer and dry van carriers, peaking around July 4. That didn’t happen this year.