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The Trucker: Too many trucks for available freight keeps rates at unprofitable levels
May 29, 2024
It was “more of the same” for freight markets in April, according to industry sources. The amount of freight that’s available to haul declined once again, and the rates shippers are paying to haul available loads declined too.
Logistics Management: DAT’‘s April Truckload Volume Index sees volume momentum as excess capacity remains intact
May 28, 2024
Some spot truckload rates, for certain truckload segments, trended down in April while volumes inched up, according to the new edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), which was recently issued by DAT Freight & Analytics.
Fleet Owner: Rates and loads increased last week, thanks in part to Roadcheck
May 24, 2024
Load posts and rates in the spot market increased last week—but posts and rates remained down year over year—according to the latest reports from FTR Transportation Intelligence and DAT Freight & Analytics.
Freightwaves: DAT and SONAR to square off for a good cause in Great Freight Debate
May 23, 2024
Informational powerhouses DAT and SONAR will duke it out for bragging rights and a generous charitable donation at the Future of Supply Chain 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia on June 4-5.
The Trucker: Behind the scenes: DAT’s Erika Voss, Lisa Henshaw seek to create innovative solutions
May 20, 2024
In some ways, Erika Voss and Lisa Henshaw of DAT Freight and Analytics are as different as night and day. In all the ways that matter most, however, both executives are cut from the same cloth. Both are innovative leaders who are attracting national attention in their respective fields of expertise as they work to keep data and people safe. In addition, both Voss and Henshaw are excelling in what is traditionally a man’s industry, reflecting changing perceptions throughout trucking.
Overdrive: We’re hemorrhaging money’: Big brokers, shippers feel the heat from double brokers
May 20, 2024
The Transportation Intermediaries Association, the main trade group for freight brokers and 3PLs, has taken up what they hope will be an industry-wide fight against freight fraud, admitting that scammers are hurting their business and reputation. The fight isn't exactly going their way just yet.
CCJ: Surge of cargo theft is ‘hitting us like lightning,’ experts say
May 17, 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, cargo theft incidents were up more than 46% compared with the year prior, according to CargoNet. Notably, it’s also a 10% rise from the fourth quarter last year.
Land Line Now: Podcast: How will the change in seasons affect the spot market?
May 15, 2024
The first four months of this year have been a challenge, but DAT expects to see the effects of seasonality on freight volumes and rates.
Transport Topics: Executives, Analysts See Less Cloudy Truckload Market Outlook
May 15, 2024
The outlook for truckload freight markets and rates is less cloudy after a dismal first quarter, according to carriers and analysts.
Fleet News Daily: DAT unveils DAT iQ Benchmark, an enhanced transportation rate and performance benchmarking tool for shippers
May 12, 2024
Shippers can compare their performance to all contributors over time and across numerous attributes, including average distance, count of loads, fuel cost per mile, total cost over time, and the percent of spot loads.