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Drivers: Don’t neglect your mental health... January 13, 2024
Truckers have enough on their plate. It’s easy to overlook something as important...

Reefer report: Truckload produce demand lags in most regions... November 28, 2023
Fall produce season mixed with holiday season festivities typically provides a much-needed boost...

Dry van report: Contract and spot market freight shippers co... November 28, 2023
A soft truckload freight market is driven by factors including U.S. shippers’ increasing...

Are you ready for cold starts, gelled fuel, and iced-up fuel... November 27, 2023
In a recent DAT Freight & Analytics blog post, I wrote about preparing...

Reefer Report: Annual Diwali Festival of Lights expected to ... November 6, 2023
The tomato harvest in the Sacramento Valley has just finished, along with the...

DAT survey: 75% of truck drivers say job is stressful... September 18, 2023
Truck drivers find their work fulfilling; however, nearly 75% state the job is...

Dry Van Report: Interstate carrier exits accelerate in Augus... September 11, 2023
The $0.71/gal surge in diesel prices since July 4 has devastated small carriers...

Drivers cutting costs by cooking on the road... September 11, 2023
In the post-pandemic world, many truckers find themselves in truck stops where restaurants...

Restroom availability concerns for truckers... August 15, 2023
There aren’t many occupations that do not provide immediate access to restroom facilities,...

Reefer Report: Watermelon season rolls on... August 1, 2023
The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas,...

Springfield Underground Storage... August 1, 2023
From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations...

Dry Van Report: Back-to-school shopping? Already?... July 18, 2023
The school year may have just ended, but shoppers are already getting ready...