Truck drivers find their work fulfilling; however, nearly 75% state the job is physically and emotionally stressful, according to a new DAT Freight & Analytics survey. Moreover, few drivers can take care of their well-being and seek support when needed. “As the country wraps up the 2023 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrating the vital…
Cybercrime is an evolving threat, and DAT is ready to lead the industry’s fraud prevention efforts. With over 40 years of experience, DAT understands the industry’s complex challenges. At the heart of this defense is DAT’s Network Integrity Unit, a dedicated team committed to keeping fraudulent actors at bay and safeguarding your business. A legacy…
Systems engineer Tanya Gamaley recently sat down to share her thoughts on DAT Freight & Analytics, her role, and her delicious first job. Why DAT? What did you know about DAT prior to working there? Tanya Gamaley (TG): When I was looking for jobs, what caught my attention was DAT’s long history of bringing together…
Structurally deficient bridges adversely impact all carriers but none more so than flatbed carriers; load securement is critical for flatbeds. “The good news is that states are beginning to employ these new resources to address long-overdue bridge needs,” American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President & CEO Dave Bauer said. As the end of…
In the post-pandemic world, many truckers find themselves in truck stops where restaurants have not yet re-opened. If they are open, they’re typically so short-staffed the delays can become frustrating. Gone are the days of home-style cooking at privately owned truck stops where everyone knew each others’ names. Today, many truck stops have been inundated…
The $0.71/gal surge in diesel prices since July 4 has devastated small carriers operating in the spot market, especially those lacking access to a fuel surcharge recapture program. Never has there been a more critical time to understand operating costs – diesel has increased to 37% of total costs or $0.69/mile. More carriers elected to…
California produce volumes were not doing well before Hurricane Hilary hit the West Coast, but now that the damage assessments are in, growers expect to lose around one-third of this season’s grape crop. According to the USDA, this comes at peak-harvest time, when volumes are already 5% lower than last year. “The impact of the…
For brokers, margins are the name of the game. You’ve got to price loads so shippers are happy to work with you, while keeping enough wiggle room to pay carriers and profit yourself. It’s a difficult needle to thread. Advanced analytics tools like RateView make it easy, though. RateView is a powerful benchmarking tool based…
Are you a broker looking to optimize, grow, and scale your business? Do you want to maximize your profits and learn innovative strategies to help your brokerage succeed? If so, there’s a conference you can’t afford to miss – DATCON, taking place on October 10-12 at Houston’s Westin Galleria. DATCON isn’t just another industry conference.…
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) began in 2009 with the understanding that truckers are critical frontline observers in a unique position to disrupt human trafficking. “…research shows that traffickers wanting to make fast money often target truckers at truck stops and rest areas (because they’re everywhere and easy to reach right along highways) to sell their…