How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
VIDEO: How can truck drivers avoid Covid-19?
What are truck drivers doing to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic? We asked our panel of trucking insiders to
Van rates continue their winter slide
Freight rates typically decrease throughout January each year, but the pace for this month does appear to be accelerating, as
Betting on recovery, carriers order record number of trucks amid driver shortage
Something we’ve seen over the years is that extended periods of high freight rates tend to lead to higher numbers
Top tax questions owner-operators ask
While death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, of the two, taxes come around way more often.
Flatbed rates hold steady in mid-January
Last week’s U.S. industrial production report from The Federal Reserve for December increased by 1.6% month over month, as the
Dry van volumes and rates tumble from all-time highs
Dry van volumes dropped and took pressure off of spot rates last week, with declines across the board, though demand
Imports volumes rise ahead of Chinese New Year
DAT Freight & Analytics has been studying recent consumer trends, and even though there is still a lot of uncertainty
VIDEO: How do you stay healthy on the road?
Hear from the experts — real drivers — on what they do to stay healthy while they’re on the road
VIDEO: How to negotiate the best rate on a load?
When negotiating on a shipment, it pays to have as much information as possible. As part of our Trucking AMA
East Coast port volumes bring dry van demand
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December, with the overall economy notching an eighth consecutive month of growth,
Being a trucker during a pandemic
Owner-operator, Brita Nowak, shares her perspective on COVID-19’s impact on over the road truckers. All of a sudden we, the