Peggy Dorf
Peggy joined DAT in 2008 as a writer and market analyst. She was instrumental in developing DAT Trendlines, and she writes extensively about the impact of economic trends on companies and individuals in transportation and logistics. Peggy is a Certified Transportation Broker with decades of experience in technology marketing and an MBA from the Wharton School.
The Road Ahead in 2015: Rates May Rise Again
Freight rates should be declining. After all, fuel costs continue to drop, as crude oil prices have fallen from $130
2014 DAT Readers’ Choice: Trucking Regulations and Freight Rates
As 2014 recedes in the rear-view mirror, here is a look back at the most popular blog posts on DAT
Why Did Rates Rise, if Holiday Shipping is Done?
Line haul rates rose again last week for both vans and reefers on the highest-volume lanes in the U.S. and
Stable Truckload Freight Rates Defy Seasonal Dip in Volume
A few weeks ago, we were predicting that there would be a surge of freight availability on the spot market,
DAT Warriors Raise Money for Children's Cancer Research
A hardy group of 30 DAT employees participated in the Warrior Dash, a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and
Freight Surge Surprises in Mid-Summer
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? The month of July is typically
July Ends in a Surge of Spot Market Freight
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Truckload Capacity and Rate Trend of the Week – July 27 – August 2
Volume was way up last week. Was it a month-end spike, or real growth? I asked Mark Montague and he
Rates Soar Like a Rocket, Before the 4th of July
Truckload rates were under pressure last week, and they soared way up. Van and reefer rates rose 7¢ per mile
Analysts Support DAT Predictions on Economy, TL Capacity
Sometimes, when you’re way out ahead of the pack, you can feel a little bit vulnerable. That’s why it is