Matt Sullivan, Author at DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog

By and large, spring was not kind to carriers, so the higher rates we’ve been seeing in recent weeks are

June couldn’t get here fast enough. Not that anyone didn’t already know, but the U.S. economy officially entered into recession

Truckload markets have been on the rebound for the past three weeks, but the pace of recovery sped up last

As more and more businesses across the country reopen, truckload freight markets are also trying to find their footing. Obviously,

Freight markets have been slowly rebounding in May, with the normal seasonal uptick providing some relief for transportation companies that have

The COVID-19 crisis has created an extremely difficult business environment for trucking companies this spring. Not only has it created

Spot market truckload rates hit a four-year low in April. For dry van freight, the national average was just $1.64

COVID-19 has dealt a heavy blow to trucking companies. With large swaths of the economy closed, demand for truckload shipments

Good news has been hard to come by for motor carriers this month. Truckload volumes remain well below seasonal levels

It’s been an up-and-down kind of market for reefer equipment. We’re not talking about a gentle rise and fall —

It’s been an up-and-down kind of market for reefer equipment. We’re not talking about a gentle rise and fall —

How is the coronavirus affecting those on the front lines of freight? In this video you’ll hear first hand how COVID-19