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Dry van report: Truckload market conditions remain weak
According to Professor Jason Miller, a supply chain expert at Michigan State University, trucking companies need more good news as
Reefer report: Consumers are trimming food spending this summer
Despite the current economic climate, consumers strongly feel an affinity for restaurants. A staggering 64% expressed their desire to dine
Flatbed report: More homes under construction are not resulting in higher flatbed demand
In April, residential housing construction for single-family homes was mostly flat sequentially but still 22% higher than last year. For
Weekly Market Update for June 04th, 2024: Trucking is a dangerous occupation
Truck driving is not only a mentally and physically demanding job; it’s one of the most deadly. Transportation accidents and
Unleash the power of data in your freight brokerage journey
We say it all time: The right data can transform your brokerage operations. Here’s how to get the most out
DAT Broker Monthly Newsletter: Help us make stronger tools
DAT’s broker newsletter collects our top content of the month and delivers it right to your inbox. You’ll find guides,
Flatbed report: Homebuilders and buyers alike share a gloomy outlook
For flatbed carriers looking for signals that demand will improve, two reliable indicators point to more of the same in
Reefer report: Festival season is coming to a farm near you
Understanding the demand for produce is critical to understanding supply and demand, and a great place to start is your
Dry van report: Slowing down to grow profits faster
Controlling operating costs will be the key to surviving this tough freight market for brokers and carriers alike, but for
Weekly Market Update for May 28th, 2024: Turtle races coming to a highway near you
According to an updated report from the Department of Transportation (DoT), truckers can expect The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Flatbed report: Residential housing construction enters a holding pattern
In April, residential housing construction for single-family homes was mostly flat sequentially but still 22% higher than last year. For
Reefer report: Blueberry season delivers healthy benefits
Blueberry bushes can grow all over the U.S.; farmers in 26 states produce blueberries commercially. However, more than 98% of
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