Flatbed Report: Seeking consistency in logistics metrics
Logistics metrics such as transportation, warehousing, and Inventory are leading economic indicators and can point toward potential movements in the
Reefer Report: Peak Blueberry Shipping Time in the Pacific Northwest
Peak blueberry shipping begins next month, with South American shipments arriving from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, mainly at the Port
Dry Van Report: Cutting tools spin up higher manufacturing volumes
As we look to demand signals through the second half of this year and into 2024, manufacturing changes will be
Restroom availability concerns for truckers
There aren’t many occupations that do not provide immediate access to restroom facilities, except for the few in construction with
Trucking scams: How brokers and carriers can protect themselves
Working with a broker or carrier for the first time can lead to a successful and profitable relationship that will
Flatbed Report: Domestic steel production is on a roll
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same
Reefer Report: Port of Philadelphia readies for growth in produce imports
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The
Dry Van Report: Diesel prices surge as carrier margins shrink
Diesel price hikes in the last few weeks are beginning to impact the industry. DAT Freight & Analytics’ pessimistic modeling
Turning a roadside inspection to your advantage
On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed former owner-operator and industry expert Adam Wingfield from Innovative Logistics
Flatbed Report: Lower oil prices translate to fewer flatbed loads
Lower oil prices generally help truckload carriers through lower diesel costs, but they also point to lower truckload freight volumes
Reefer Report: Watermelon season rolls on
The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California leading domestic production. Watermelon is
Dry Van Report: Supply chain disruptions on the horizon
Since the new 1,400-foot berth Leatherman Terminal opened in April 2021, much larger container vessels have been calling on the