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DAT: Spot truckload volumes declined, rates fell sharply in February

Spot truckload freight volumes settled lower in February, driven by a mix of seasonal slowing, winter weather, and shipper concerns about tariffs and economic volatility, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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DAT experts headline the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show

DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase the latest features for its DAT One load board and introduce new programs to help owner-operators build their business at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

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DAT Names Jana Galbraith as Chief People Officer

DAT Freight & Analytics today announced the appointment of Jana Galbraith as Chief People Officer (CPO). Galbraith will lead DAT’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture initiatives, ensuring the company attracts, retains, and empowers top talent to further drive innovation and growth.

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DAT: Uncertainty looms despite a steady January for truckload freight

Spot truckload freight volumes increased in January as shippers replenished inventories after the holidays, pulled forward imports ahead of potential tariffs, and sought more flexible, short-term capacity on the spot market to cope with disruptive winter weather, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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DAT iQ heads to Manifest Vegas to help shippers and brokers prep for a volatile year

DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase its DAT iQ analytics platform for shippers and a new carrier identity-authentication system for DAT One customers at Manifest Vegas 2025, the largest global gathering of supply chain technologies and professionals, from February 10-12.

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DAT: Spot truckload volumes end December on a positive trend

Demand for trucks on the spot market rose in December, suggesting solid retail and grocery sales ahead of the holidays, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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DAT: November truckload volumes lagged robust October

After gaining momentum throughout the year, last month spot truckload freight volumes retreated to their lowest point since January, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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DAT acquires Trucker Tools, an innovator in real-time load tracking and visibility

DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC, a leader in load visibility, automated booking, digital freight matching, and carrier engagement for commercial trucking.

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DAT 2025 Freight Focus Report: Shippers brace for higher truckload rates, tighter capacity as the COVID-era freight cycle ends

Truckload transportation will enter 2025 firmly in a new business cycle, bringing fresh opportunities and uncertainty to freight shippers, brokers, and carriers, according to the latest annual Freight Focus Transportation & Logistics Outlook report from DAT Freight & Analytics.

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DAT: Spot truckload rates extended their positive run in October

Truckload freight volumes continued to build in October as shippers looked for capacity to get ahead of the holiday retail season and potentially higher tariffs next year, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

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