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.
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DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 249 million freight matches and a database of $110 billion of market transactions.
Dry Van Report: There’s only one parking space for every 11 truckers nationwide
In a recent study, the U.S. Department of Transport (USDoT) found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state
How to optimize your load board
You’ve signed up for a load board — now what? Hear from experienced owner-operator Chad Boblett on how to make
The tools you need to increase your rate
Don’t go it alone — owner-operators can make the most of their trucking business with effective tools that help them
Top 5 trucking mistakes for owner-operators to avoid
Since I started my trucking business in 2011, I’ve learned a lot about being in the trucking industry and what it takes to make your operation successful.
Flatbed Report: Steel volumes down but some mills expand capacity
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending September 3rd fell by 7.7% compared with the same time frame in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute
My Craziest Load: Under Pressure
On its face, the job sounded simple enough: pick up a load in Hermiston, OR and deliver it to a
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If transportation were a commodity, shippers would shop for carriers online by viewing their ratings, reviews, and procuring freight contracts
3 tips to negotiate better transportation rates with carriers
Every year, shippers send out requests for proposals (RFPs) to find new carriers and re-engage incumbents who can deliver quality
How to monitor routing guide performance
Transportation costs flew off the guard rails in 2021. Truckload rates climbed as demand spiked amid a resurgent COVID pandemic,
Breaking data silos: 2-step strategy to optimize transportation
Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting
5 Tips to Buying a Broker TMS
There’s only so much your business can do with spreadsheets, whiteboards and emails. At some point (perhaps right now), you’ll