The Road Ahead in 2014: Cheaper Fuel, More Rules
After completing a recap of 2013 in freight transportation, I looked to economists, analysts and other industry experts who offered
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.
May Your Days Be Merry and Bright
Every year, on the first Monday after Thanksgiving, we arrive at work as usual, and find the lobby of DAT’s
2013 in the Rear-View Mirror: Slow Growth Postpones Capacity Woes
The hot topics in 2013 were expressed in acronyms: MAP-21, HOS and CARB boosted costs for fleets and intermediaries, while
DAT's Halloween in TV Land
Every year at this time, the DAT offices in suburban Beaverton Oregon are transformed overnight into a theme park, where
DAT Weekend Warriors Fight Pediatric Cancer
DAT sponsored a team of 13 employees who conquered a 3.1-mile obstacle course in the muddy, mountainous terrain of Northern
July Freight Availability Beats June Levels
Freight availability on DAT Load Boards was 3% higher in July than in June. This may not sound like a
DAT Hosts a National Symbol
One summer morning, my co-worker Eddie and I saw a Bald Eagle just hanging out at the edge of the
DAT Trendlines Enhances Trucking Industry Info
DAT Trendlines has undergone a total makeover, adding color, maps and other enhancements that improve the visitor’s experience. The DAT
Oklahoma Tornado Destroys Lives and Property
Photo credit: Richard Rowe, Reuters (CNN) We’ve seen the pictures and the videos. A two-mile-wide tornado pummeled a suburb of
Truckers Worry About Costs as Well as Rates: DAT Survey
Carriers’ expenses are rising faster than their revenues. According to transportation industry analyst Donald Broughton of Avondale Partners, trucking company
January Freight Surge Defies Seasonal Norms
Rates are trending up on the spot market. This is a surprising move for January and February, typically the slowest
2013 Forecast – What’s Happening to the Economy? (A Debate)
Mark Montague and I often get into great discussions about economic trends and their impact on transportation and logistics. In