News Releases

DAT Truckload Volume Index slips 5% in April, falling from all-time high in March

May 17, 2021
Truckload freight activity declined last month but April was still the second busiest month on record for shippers, freight brokers and motor carriers, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Both spot van and reefer rates set records in March

Apr 15, 2021
Shippers feel additional urgency to meet delivery schedules after a difficult February.

DAT introduces Multilane Rates in Ratecast – a new price forecasting feature shown to improve the chance of winning RFPs

Mar 31, 2021
The new feature accelerates and streamlines bidding on complex RFPs by combining industry standard rate histories with the most accurate price forecasts available.

Ken Adamo, DAT Chief of Analytics, named 2021 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Mar 18, 2021
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, today named Ken Adamo, DAT Chief of Analytics, to its list of “Pros to Know” for 2021.

DAT partners with OLIMP for on-demand warehousing services

Mar 18, 2021
DAT Freight & Analytics today announced a strategic partnership with OLIMP to provide carriers and asset-based freight brokers with streamlined access and discounted pricing across OLIMP’s network of short-term warehousing, cross-docking and last-mile delivery services.

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Truckload Prices Jumped in February as Weather Stressed Fragile Supply Chains

Mar 17, 2021
Truckload freight pricing rose and national average load-to-truck ratios for dry van and refrigerated freight hit record highs in February as severe weather across much of the United States distressed supply chains and disrupted transit times.

DAT offers suite of ATBS RumbleStrip services at discounted rates

Feb 18, 2021
DAT Freight & Analytics today announced an agreement with ATBS (American Truck Business Services), the largest tax, consulting and bookkeeping firm for truckers in the transportation industry, to offer a selection of their services to DAT customers at discounted rates.

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Mixed Results Across Equipment Types, while Rates & Volumes Plateau

Feb 16, 2021

DAT Unveils Broker Pulse, Market-Based Intelligence for Freight Brokers

Feb 12, 2021
Spot truckload freight volume in December was the third-highest monthly total ever and solidified Q4 2020 as the highest-volume quarter in history, according to DAT Freight & Analytics - operators of the industry’s largest online marketplace for spot.

DAT and Axele Announce Strategic Partnership, Expanded Integration

Feb 11, 2021
Axele now DAT’s preferred connected TMS for carriers & DAT now Axele’s preferred load board.