Top 10 freight markets of 2020
The coronavirus pandemic upended notions of normality in most facets of life in 2020, and the trucking industry was no
Shippers begin planning for a post-pandemic world
With vaccine distribution underway, shippers are now planning for the slow return to normal life, anticipating the transportation trends in
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for shippers?
It’s no secret that truckload rates have been hot, and prices are still exceptionally high. But for shippers, there are
RFP season arrives amid uncertainty
Uncertainty abounds as we begin to look forward to the New Year. Election clarity and virus/vaccine issues aside, a key
Spot Premium Ratio hits 2-year high. What does that mean for contract rates?
As we move into the fall, the truckload market is still seeing record-high spot rates. Total volumes were only up
If By Bid: The good and bad in annual transportation procurement events
There is a lot of controversy concerning the value of conducting an annual transportation procurement event – or what is typically
Gulf Coast freight haulers prep for Hurricane Laura
Port closures and mandatory evacuations are underway in parts of Texas and Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Laura, projected to make
Beware of biased benchmarking: 3 ways to grade a transportation index
Benchmarking different aspects of operations is a well established practice across most businesses. Understanding how your company compares to similar organizations
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update, Van rates climb, while reefer rates lose steam
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update, What is the next major market driver after produce season?
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: DAT iQ Market Update shows freight markets rebounding
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,
VIDEO: Spot rates rebound to 2019 levels
The DAT iQ analytics team takes a weekly look at how the freight markets are responding to the COVID-19 crisis,