Peggy Dorf, Author at DAT Freight & Analytics - Blog

Produce season has finally hit its stride in the Southeast. Miami and Atlanta are now the top two markets for

National average rates dropped again last week, but all equipment types could be getting ready for a rebound. Why? Load

National average rates fell a few cents for vans and reefers last week, after an end-of-quarter spike in the previous

Van Trends: National Average Rate Adds 3¢ HOT MARKETS: Van rates are rising, and conditions are starting to improve in

Spring has sprung, bringing a long-awaited upward trend in freight volume…and RATES!! For all trailer types!!! Load posts and load-to-truck

Spring is starting early for flatbeds in the Southeast and much of the Midwest. Heavy equipment and related materials are

It’s February, so it should be no surprise that freight availability is down, and so are rates. Van rates lost

The load-to-truck ratio declined from A 3¢ decline brought van rates down to $1.62 per mile as a national average

Diesel prices dropped 7¢, to $2.11 per gallon last week, the lowest since March 2009, and rates fell, too. Line

Diesel prices dropped 7¢, to $2.11 per gallon last week, the lowest since March 2009, and rates fell, too. Line

Diesel prices fell to $2.11 per gallon last week at the pump, as a national average. If your truck gets

Trucks were readily available on the spot market in 2015, and at bargain prices — at least when you compare