4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to
Matt Sullivan
Matt Sullivan joined DAT Freight & Analytics in 2014, covering topics for motor carriers, freight intermediaries and shippers. Prior to joining DAT, Matt spent more than 10 years in journalism as a writer and editor for the Anchorage Daily News, Nashville Scene and other publications.
The remedy for rejected freight
Up to 12% of all deliveries are rejected or delayed by the receiver for one reason or another. If the
Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing
Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The
The diseconomies of scale in truckload freight
Procuring truckload capacity is unique compared to other commodities, which adds challenges to creating a successful transportation budget. With most
When will truckload contract rates peak in 2021?
While supply chain disruptions continue to create tight truckload freight markets, there are signs that the markets will soften in
Top 10 freight markets of 2020
The coronavirus pandemic upended notions of normality in most facets of life in 2020, and the trucking industry was no
Van rates drop as more Americans shelter at home
Demand for dry van equipment continued to slide last week, along with rates. We saw it coming, as load-to-truck ratios
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for shippers?
It’s no secret that truckload rates have been hot, and prices are still exceptionally high. But for shippers, there are
Spot Premium Ratio hits 2-year high. What does that mean for contract rates?
As we move into the fall, the truckload market is still seeing record-high spot rates. Total volumes were only up
How Kingsgate reimagines logistics through innovation
In a freight market where pricing, demand and capacity can all change overnight, it pays for transportation and logistics organizations
4 strategies for transportation procurement
Transportation is a significant expense, and for many companies, it can mean the difference between profit and loss. That’s what
Retail shipments boost van rates
Spot market demand for dry van truckload shipments picked up steam again last week, with retail freight leading to tighter