Reefer report: Winter produce volumes rise in Philly
This week, we focus on the Philadelphia freight market, where DATs Market Conditions Index (MCI) expects capacity to remain very
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.
Flatbed report: Ag tractors and combines sales fall in 2024
This week, we focus on the Baltimore freight market, where DATs Market Condition Index (MCI) expects available capacity to remain
Dry van report: The Ciudad Juárez borderplex
This week, we focus on Ciudad Juárez, located in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, where outbound capacity is expected
Taurus hydrogen-powered long-haul truck trials begin
Long-haul zero-emission hydrogen-powered trucks are now in operation in Australia. With a range of 380 miles (600 km) and hauling
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
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