# Flatbed report: Tariff-driven pull-forward drives up April’s truckload ton-mile index

In April 2025, the seasonally adjusted Trucking Ton-Mile Index (TTMI), authored by Professor Jason Miller and Yemisi Bolumole at Michigan.

## DAT Monthly Broker Newsletter: Staying strong through produce season

From the desk of David Scandlyn, Director of Broker Sales. For those I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet.

## The science of freight procurement: How shippers and brokers can use data to make smarter bids

Freight procurement is a critical process for both shippers and brokers. Every year, companies work to secure transportation at the.

## Flatbed report: Manufacturing contracts in May for the third consecutive month

The Manufacturing PMI dipped to 48.5 percent in May, falling from April’s 48.7 percent, as reported in the Manufacturing ISM.

## Reefer report: Food prices are up, but not because of tariffs

Food prices are rising ahead of Independence Day, but not because of tariffs—inflation and supply-demand dynamics are the main drivers.

## Dry van report: The future looks bright for recreational travel amidst economic uncertainty

Driving through Indiana on I-80, the sheer number of RVs near Elkhart, the “RV Capital of the World,” was striking.

## Fraud on the rise and how to stay protected

As we hit the halfway point of 2025, U.S. businesses are facing a sharp rise in supply chain fraud.

## Reefer report: The sweetest of seasons has arrived

The U.S. cherry season starts in mid-May in California, moving to the Pacific Northwest for its peak from June to.

## Flatbed report: Tariffs and economic anxiety weigh on farm equipment sales

Canadian agricultural tractor sales saw a 3.4% increase year-to-date through April, with 4-wheel-drive tractors surging by 46.3%.

## Dry van report: Contract freight tonnage slips in April

US truck freight tonnage experienced a 0.3% decline in April 2025, following a 1.5% decrease in March.

## Reefer report: Trade policy expected to alter freight networks for agricultural imports

Agricultural imports are a crucial driver of year-round freight demand, especially for reefer and port-connected truckload carriers.

## Dry van report: Truckload volumes into the Arizona desert are heating up

According to data from the Commerce Department, Arizona is recognized as the capital of foreign trade zones in the United.