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Dry Van Report: California truckers face more challenges in 2024
California motor carriers now face another challenge on top of requirements to meet zero-emission standards in the next decade and
Flatbed Report: Steel plants drive more volume for Memphis flatbed carriers
Memphis is known as the “Supply Chain Capital of the World” and “America’s Distribution Center,” a strategically centered transportation hub
Bringing the doctor’s clinic to truckers on the road
During a recent stop at a major truck stop on Interstate 90 in upstate New York, I was pleasantly surprised
DAT Broker Monthly Newsletter: Set up for success in 2024
DAT’s broker newsletter collects our top content of the month and delivers it right to your inbox. You’ll find guides,
Flatbed Report: Gary steel mills continue to roll out more freight
On the southern shores of Lake Michigan is one of North America’s largest integrated steel mills and generator of a substantial volume of steel for flatbed carriers.
Reefer Report: Keeping dry freight from freezing in winter
As winter sets in, shippers will increasingly add freeze protection or protect-from-freeze (PFF) to bills of lading to keep traditional dry freight from freezing.
Dry Van Report: More drivers needed in 2024
When the current freight market cycle ends and the next one begins, one thing is for sure: We’ll need more drivers and trucks.
The 2023 freight market was five years in the making
Last year will go down in the books like 2019 did – an unprofitable year for carriers with the usual twists and turns.
Data and process: Best practices for 2024
By Joe Cottone, Jr. As we roll through the first of the year and into the heart of Q1, we’re
Truckers are uniquely positioned to help stop human trafficking – here’s how to help
Human trafficking exploits individuals into forced labor or sex trade through deception or force. Traffickers frequent truck stops, rest areas,
Weekly market update for January 9th, 2024
On last year’s final DAT iQ show, we spoke to industry experts Professor Chris Caplice and Professor Jason Miller about
Flatbed Report: The 2023 bridge report is in, and it’s rough
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National
About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates both the largest truckload freight marketplace and truckload freight data analytics service in North America. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights based on more than 244 million annual freight matches, and a database of $126 billion in annual freight market transactions.
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. DAT is headquartered in Beaverton, Ore.
The Original Load Board - Trusted Since 1978
The company was established in 1978 as the Dial-A-Truck (DAT) load finder service at Jubitz® truck stop in Portland, OR.
