Freight Forecast: More boom less gloom
Are we really on the brink of a freight recession? I’ve seen countless gloom-and-doom forecasts and analyses from some very smart
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.
Truckload freight stays strong, despite economic headwinds
If you watch the evening news, you might think there’s a recession coming any minute now. An online search for the
Brokers improve net profits despite lower revenue
The first quarter was one of those “good news, bad news” stories for freight brokers. The good news was a
Winter storms bring rapid changes to freight markets
Last week’s Arctic weather stalled freight movement in and out of key markets in the Midwest. But the storm passed
Few hot spots remain for reefers
Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive
Spot Van Rates Drift Down as Winter Takes Hold
Van spot rates fell to $2.00 per mile for the month to-date, in a typical seasonal slump. Spot freight volume
Freight rates slide in winter slump
Tis the season for falling rates. As we move deeper into the slow season, rates are drifting in their typical
New Hot Market Maps show when and where you’ll find a load
Looking for your next load? Need a truck? Check your watch, and then go to your DAT Hot Market Map.
Canadian cargo boosts Buffalo
If you’re covering a load from Buffalo, NY, there’s a good chance it actually originated in Canada. The city is
Early winter storms could cause freight schedules to slip
It’s snowing at the wrong time and in all the wrong places. That means a lot of freight delivery schedules
Allentown gains traction as freight hub
Allentown, PA, was once a major manufacturing town, but it has emerged more recently as a popular location for warehouses
Minnesota turkeys are stuffing outbound trucks
When you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner in the Midwestern U.S., remember to be thankful for Minnesota. The Land of