Tag: Shipper

Shipper Summit recap: What’s next for freight?

This year’s DAT Shipper Summit was another huge success, bringing together leaders from across the nation to tackle the industry’s challenges.

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.

Reefer report: Excellent start for Eastern apple season

New York, a top apple-producing state, offers a diverse selection of apple varieties, both classic and new. The apple season is gearing up.

Dry van report: August LMI signals potential market slowdown

The August Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) saw a slight increase of 0.1 points from July, reaching 59.3. This minor change indicates potential shifts in the market.

Shippers: Are you paying too much?

Transportation costs can feel like a moving target. For small and mid-size businesses, managing these expenses is a constant balancing act.

Flatbed report: Meta pledges hundreds of billions for AI data centers in superintelligence push

Mark Zuckerberg announced last month that Meta Platforms plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in constructing several large-scale data centers.

Reefer report: 2025 potato shipments forecasts to decline

The 2025 potato season in Washington and Oregon is projected to see a slight decrease in shipments despite a favorable growing season.

Dry van report: Decline in cardboard sales signals economic caution

Market analysts are closely monitoring the demand for cardboard, especially in the corrugated sector, as an unconventional yet significant economic indicator.

Flatbed report: July housing starts to edge higher, boosting truckload freight demand

Single-family residential construction showed modest improvement in July 2025. Single-family housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR).

Reefer report: Restaurant costs are surging on one side, and customers are pulling back on the other

On the cost side, staples like beef, coffee, eggs, and cocoa have risen sharply, with food costs up 21% over the last year.

Dry van report: Freight demand weakens; bull market pricing cycle not expected until 2026

The trucking ton-mile index revealed a continued weakening of seasonally adjusted freight demand in June, with activity declining 0.2% from May.

Reefer report: The 2025 blueberry season: A look at production and trends

The U.S. blueberry picking season typically spans from June to mid-August, with regional variations noted.