6 transportation trends to watch in 2021
Being a freight and analytics organization, we look for clues in data, especially as it relates to truckload capacity. When
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Lessons learned from 2020: Trucking industry analysts on what’s ahead
The pandemic has turned many aspects of life upside down, and commercial transportation is no exception. In most years, freight
Repairing the routing guide: How mini-bids add flexibility
What’s the best way to repair a broken routing guide? In these days of COVID-19, the question comes up with
2021 Freight Focus: Taking the uncertainty out of volatile times
Resourcefulness is hard to measure and a difficult skill set to teach, but people who manage transportation or run trucks
Anticipate and plan for what’s ahead with the 2021 Freight Focus report
With another unpredictable year ahead of us, DAT analyzed the trends from 2020 to pinpoint what to watch in the year ahead.
Flatbed rates prove resilient through winter
The December 2020 report on manufactured durable goods from the U.S. Census Bureau showed mixed results. December durable goods orders
Winter storm leads to more temp-controlled truckload freight
On the southern border, produce volumes last week were down slightly year-over-year, recording just 1% fewer loads compared to the
Dry van demand got mid-winter boost
The U.S. Bank National Shipment and Spend Indexes both posted gains during the final quarter of 2020, which is a
How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
Need more flexibility for your transportation teams? Create a variable budget
As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better
New data shows more signs of softening truckload markets
The freight market in the past year has been marked by exceptionally tight capacity caused by imbalanced carrier networks, which
VIDEO: How can truck drivers avoid Covid-19?
What are truck drivers doing to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic? We asked our panel of trucking insiders to