Matt Sullivan

Matt Sullivan joined DAT Freight & Analytics in 2014, covering topics for motor carriers, freight intermediaries and shippers. Prior to joining DAT, Matt spent more than 10 years in journalism as a writer and editor for the Anchorage Daily News, Nashville Scene and other publications.

Best and worst states for outbound freight

If you’re looking for loads on the spot market, you’d do well to get yourself to Texas. For the first

5 Best and Worst States for Freight

If you’re looking for loads, you’d do well to get yourself to Texas. For the first half of 2018, freight

Flatbed Markets Continue to Boom

While the van markets might be showing signs of heating up, flatbed loads have been hot all winter long, and

Reefer Rates Continue to Cool

February is usually the slowest month of the year for spot freight, and declines in reefer rates have been sharper

Make More Money With DAT TriHaul

Would you add a leg to your route if it meant potentially boosting your revenue by 25%? By 35%? Maybe

Where to Find Loads in the Slow Season

February is the slow season for freight, and it may feel like your business is at a crawl right now.

5 Ways to Show Respect to a Driver

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are 5 ways that carriers, brokers, and shippers can show respect

Van Freight Rates Fall 2 cents, but Demand Is Up in the Northwest

Demand for reefers in the Pacific Northwest has also boosted van demand in that area, since reefers are competing less.