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The 2024 Christmas tree shipping season has officially started
Peak shipping typically occurs in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and continues through December. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Reefer report: Zero-emission reefer trailers hit the road
Vehicle rental and leasing company TIP is trialing a new e-reefer refrigerated trailer solution on roads in the United Kingdom
Flatbed report: Sluggish farm tractor sales underpin softness in the market
U.S. sales of agricultural tractors decreased by 19.2% in September 2024 compared to the previous year, according to new data
Rick’s winter driving tips
It’s that time of year again, truckers! It’s time for Rick’s winter tips. Long-haul owner-operator Rick Rukstalis’s tips on winter
Dry van report: The outlook for 2025 is far from robust
With the 2025 freight market around the corner, leading transportation economists weighed in on what we can expect. On a
Reefer report: The 2024 grape harvest is at a five-year high
California is the leading producer of grapes in the United States by a significant margin. The state is renowned for
Flatbed report: Home buyer sentiment rises to the highest level in two years
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased by 1.8 points in September to 73.9, its highest level in
What $1 trillion in transaction data means for you
The DAT freight database has surpassed over $1 trillion in transaction data – far and away the largest in the industry.
Flatbed report: Destroying something to create something new
The last remnants of the nearly 67-year-old Tropicana were reduced to rubble on October 9, 2024, to make way for
Reefer report: The world’s largest pumpkin has been weighed
For the fourth time, the heaviest gourd in the world went to defending champion Travis Gienger from Anoka, Minnesota, at
Dry van report: September imports arrive in record numbers
The 3-day International Longshoreman Association (ILA) has concluded, but the impact of disruptions at East and Gulf Coast ports on
Backhaul vs. headhaul: Strategies for trucking success
Whether you’re a carrier or an owner-operator, effective planning and strategizing are crucial for maximizing profits in your trucking business.
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.
