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
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
Reefer report: A watery start to the onion season spikes PNW volume and prices
Two West Coast hurricanes in August and October have resulted in higher onion prices in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in
Dry van report: Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon
The first quarter, or “Quiet Season” in freight, is also impacted by a slowdown in Asian imports. Except for 2020,
Flatbed Report: Residential construction outlook increasingly gloomy
Homebuilders and buyers share a gloomy outlook for residential construction as we head into 2024, creating some headwinds for flatbed carriers.
Reefer Report: Winter Salad Bowl heats up
In addition to being a large military town and a hot spot for winter tourism, Yuma, AZ, is the Winter Salad Bowl, the Sunniest City in the World, and the focal loading point for reefer carriers in the Southwest.
Dry Van Report: November imports drop following October peak
The latest IHS Markit/PIERS import data for November reports a 9% month-over-month (m/m) volume decline. Notably, West Coast volumes are
DAT iQ interview: How have carriers weathered 2023’s perfect storm?
DAT iQ Live spoke to Todd Amen from ATBS about the outlook for owner-operators and small fleets and how they’ve managed low rates and higher costs in 2023.