Dry van report: Containerized imports expected to drop in the second half of 2025

In June 2025, the Port of Los Angeles experienced its highest-ever June shipping container traffic, processing 892,340 twenty-foot equivalent units.

DAT + The Convoy Platform: A new chapter in our marketplace evolution

This week, we announced that the Convoy Platform is joining DAT. It’s a key step in our mission to build a smarter, faster, more connected freight network.

Dry van report: Truckload demand cools in May

The seasonally adjusted trucking ton-mile index (TTMI) for May indicates a cooling in demand for for-hire trucking services.

Reefer report: The “Ozempic effect” on truckload demand

A contributing factor to lower truckload volumes this year, along with the trade war and economic uncertainty, is the longer-term impact of health trends on consumer behavior.

Flatbed report: Residential construction permits slump to a two-year low

U.S. single-family homebuilding hit an 11-month low in June, with housing starts decreasing by 4.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.4 million units.

Customer Spotlight: B2B Transportation

Customer Spotlight: B2B Transportation Cale Pearson, President & Shareholder Medford, OR. Founded 2004. How Keypoint TMS helps B2B transportation.

Dry van report: Weakness in the truckload sector continues

The U.S. truckload market continued its decline in May 2025, with the ACT Research Volume Index falling to 42.5.

Reefer report: Selma CA, the carrot capital of the U.S

Located an hour north of Los Angeles at the southern end of the Central Valley, Kern County is known for its significant carrot production.

Flatbed report: The pallet season explained

The “pallet season,” a crucial but often overlooked element of the agricultural supply chain, is intrinsically linked to the annual harvest cycles.

DAT Broker Newsletter: Feeling the summer heat

From the desk of David Scandlyn, Director of Broker Sales. The 4th of July peak is officially in the rearview mirror, leading to a focus on post-peak strategies for freight.

Independence from insecure vendors: Fortify your supply chain

Why your vendors may be your biggest risk. As we celebrate independence, it’s a reminder to evaluate vendor security.

Reefer report: Fresno, California, is widely recognized as the “Raisin Capital of the World”

Fresno, California, is recognized for its significant role in raisin production, contributing to both local and national economies.