Capacity is Up, Along with Freight Volumes, Rates
News headlines insist that capacity is tight, while a look at industry data often shows there is plenty of capacity.
6 Ways Low Fuel Prices Affect Carriers
Springtime freight is coming on strong, and rates are climbing. We’re starting to see more of the seasonal trends we’re
Is it Time to Grow Your Fleet?
Spot market freight surged last year, creating the high demand for trucks that led to the high rates we saw
More Carriers are Starting to Broker Freight
More and more carriers are establishing brokerages to serve the needs of their customers and create another revenue stream related
6 Reasons Why the HOS Rollback Won’t Restore Lost Capacity
The trucking industry celebrated a victory in December when Congress and the president approved a $1 trillion spending bill that
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
HOS up for Grabs?
It’s not often that trucking regulations generate debate beyond the inner-circle of those who make their living in the industry.
Trucking is the Derek Jeter of the Supply Chain
Derek Jeter has been in the news a lot lately. He went 2-for-2 in his final All-Star game last night,
New Tech Makes Weigh Station Bypass Easier
It wasn’t that long ago all phone calls were made from stationary phones hard wired in your home or office.
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
Bond Fallout Could Mean One-Third Fewer Brokers in 2014
The FMCSA has revoked the operating authority of 8,180 brokers since Dec. 2, the date the federal agency began revoking