The New Congress—a Broker’s Friend?
The 2014 elections will bring some major changes to the makeup of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
5 Ways a New Carrier Insurance Law Could Affect Brokers
The long-simmering debate on whether to raise the minimum amount of insurance required of carriers could soon start to boil.
Booklet & Webinar Help Brokers Combat Fraud
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) recently published the 2014 Framework to Combat Fraud. A year in the making, this 40-page
5 Ways to Combat the Capacity Crunch
In the March 14 blog post Say Goodbye to Excess Truckload Capacity, our industry pricing manager Mark Montague mentions several
DAT Now Offers TMS for Brokers
In last month’s blog post, TransCore DAT Is Now DAT Solutions, we announced our new company name. We legally changed
Hours of Service Rules Affect Brokers, Too
You might think that the hours of service (HOS) regulations that began July 1, 2013 only affect carriers. But any
"Is it Too Late to Get a $75K Broker Bond?" and Other Questions Answered
The October 1 deadline for the broker bond has come and gone, yet I’m still getting plenty of questions related
FMCSA Announces Phase-In for $75K Bond Rule
On September 5, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice regarding the enforcement of certain provisions of
“How Much Will a $75K Bond Cost Me?” And Other Questions Answered
Update: DAT now offers a 75K surety bond at a special rate for DAT customers. Learn more. As most of
Brokers Get Ready for New $75K Bond
A recent survey we conducted demonstrates that most brokers—or at least most brokers on the DAT Network—are aware of requirements
Brokers’ Profit 2.8% Higher in 2012: DAT Survey
Freight brokers reported an average 2.8% increase in pre-tax profits in 2012, compared to 2011. Their annual revenues rose 1.4%,