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Reefer report: Peak fall produce season boosts reefer demand

The fall produce season in the Pacific Northwest significantly impacts the refrigerated truckload market, with peak activity typically occurring in


Flatbed report: Data center boom fuels flatbed truckload demand

The surge in data center construction over the past several years has become a significant driver of flatbed truckload demand


Dry van report: Manufacturing shows slight improvement, but sector still contracting

The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1 percent, up slightly from 48.7 in August. The gain came largely from stronger


Flatbed report: West Texas oil rigs and truckload volumes fall but spot rates hold firm

The oil and gas exploration industry, particularly in West Texas, is a significant demand driver for flatbed carriers, as this


Reefer report: Sweet potato harvest surge drives seasonal reefer demand

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and popular crop, especially during the American fall and winter holidays. The harvest season typically


Dry van report: Trucking ton-mile index sees modest growth despite industry challenges

The trucking ton-mile index experienced a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.8% month-over-month and 1.5% year-over-year in July, despite a slight


DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: Nothing beats seeing customers face-to-face

From the desk of David Scandlyn, Director of Broker Sales I just wrapped an incredible week in Chicago for the


Flatbed report: Lumber prices are flashing a warning sign to flatbed truckers

A significant warning sign for Canadian and U.S. flatbed truckers is emerging from the decline in lumber prices. This decline


Reefer report: Washington state: The heart of America’s frozen raspberry industry

Washington State is a national leader in frozen red raspberry production, contributing an impressive 90% of the nation’s supply. Each


Dry van report: Container imports set for historic declines in the second half

In August 2025, U.S. containerized import volumes declined 7.6% month-over-month at around 2.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a


Customer Spotlight: Pivot Supply Chain Solutions

Founded 2020 John Ferguson, Founder & CEO Founded in 2020, Pivot Supply Chain Solutions has quickly made its mark


Flatbed report: John Deere lays off workers amid rising tariff costs

House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith recently highlighted the potential benefits of President Trump’s trade agenda in an op-ed