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American Journal of Transportation: DAT introduces LaneMakers for DAT iQ Benchmark to help shippers find capacity for underserved lanes
May 05, 2025
DAT Freight & Analytics introduced the integration of LaneMakers, a powerful tool for finding untapped truckload capacity, into its DAT iQ Benchmark™ freight analytics product. This enhancement gives shippers new capabilities to identify active carriers for underserved or underperforming lanes—without disrupting their benchmarking workflow.
Overdrive: Trump DOT ‘ELP mandate’ for drivers could boost rates 15%: Analysis
May 05, 2025
President Donald Trump's executive order last week demanding English language proficiency (ELP) from all truck drivers and a review of non-domiciled CDLs could sideline thousands of drivers and lift rates, according to industry experts.
CCJ Digital: Spot market loads surge as importers rush shipments ahead of tariff threats
May 02, 2025
Spot loads increased for the week of April 20 through 26, according to DAT, as importers move inventory ahead of tariff uncertainty.
Truck News: Premier Bulk expands east with Longhorn Transportation acquisition
May 02, 2025
Premier Bulk Systems is expanding into the Maritime provinces by acquiring Longhorn Transportation in Berry Mills, N.B.
Everything is Logistics: Why Your Routing Guide Is Failing
May 01, 2025
For years, freight procurement strategies have relied on routing guides and annual RFPs. But according to Chris Caplice, Chief Scientist at DAT Freight & Analytics and Executive Director of MIT’s FreightLab, those traditional systems are no longer keeping up with the demands of a modern, volatile market.
The Trucker: Cargo theft: US legislators work to find solutions to increasingly sophisticated thievery
Apr 30, 2025
It’s an everyday occurrence: A driver pulls into a truck stop, intent on freshening up with a shower, a meal and a little shuteye before heading back out onto the road. The driver exits the truck, gives it a quick once-over to make sure it’s secure and then heads inside.
The Trucker: DAT One: Spot load posts increase 10.8% as seasonality shows strength
Apr 30, 2025
The number of posted loads on DAT One increased 10.8% week over week to 2.25 million, reversing declines from the previous week and signaling high seasonality with retail goods and produce on the move.
Logistics Management: Truckload spot market posts jump 10.8% as seasonal demand rises on DAT One Network
Apr 30, 2025
Data recently issued on the DAT One network provided to LM by DAT Freight & Analytics highlighted strong seasonal trends for truckload spot market posts, for the week of April 20-26.
The Mirror: Consumer fears surge as ports ’empty’ and experts warn impact of tariffs will be felt shortly
Apr 30, 2025
Several ports across the West Coast have seen a decline in traffic in recent weeks, surging fears about empty shelves and a pending recession.
Syracuse: ‘Running out of stuff:’ Retailers warn of shortages, empty shelves amid Trump tariffs
Apr 29, 2025
Retailers are warning that the U.S. could face empty store shelves and the kind of supply chain difficulties seen during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic if President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China continue, according to NBC News.