Omaha – The gateway to the West
What was once home to the world’s largest stockyards and meatpacking centers is today home to several large meatpacking companies
Dean Croke
Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in the fields of data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management and human performance. For the latest market updates, follow @datfreightteam on Twitter.
Reefer report: California’s wildfires impact national produce volumes
According to the USDA, national truckload produce volumes are trailing last year by just over 6% impacted in part by
Dry van report: November’s TTMI drops on weaker demand
The November for-hire trucking ton-mile index (TTMI) showed a seasonally adjusted decline in freight demand compared to October. According to
Flatbed report: December residential construction improves
U.S. single-family homebuilding hit a 10-month high in December, signaling improved housing activity. However, rising mortgage rates and an oversupply
Flatbed report: Steel production is well below the 5-year average
The United States is one of the world’s top five producers of crude steel, and as of November 2024, the
Reefer report: Super Bowl returns to New Orleans
Avocados From Mexico wants to make a touchdown on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The Super Bowl is the most significant
Dry van report: Truckload capacity levels remained high in December
The Logistics Management Index (LMI) fell to 57.3 in December, down 1.1 points from November’s 58.4, mainly due to seasonal
Winter tires with Captain Obvious
In a recent Noregon YouTube video, tire expert Mike McGuinness from Double Coin Tire discussed some tips for managing winter
As California goes, so goes the national freight market
Approximately one-third of all containerized imports each month arrive at the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, which includes the Port
Flatbed report: More Mexican imports are bound for the Gulf Coast
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently announced a project to expand the Port of Progreso in the country’s southeastern state of
Reefer report: The winter salad bowl swings into gear
Church Brothers Farms produces salads and vegetables from April through November in Salinas, CA, and the San Juan Valley of
Dry van report: The Ohio truckload freight market continues to expand
The volume of outbound dry van truckloads in Ohio has grown by almost 23% in the last year; in contrast,