On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed Tim Denoyers, Senior Analyst at ACT Research, to talk about the long-term outlook for the truckload sector. Here’s an excerpt from the interview. Dean Croke (DC): Now that more definitive employment trends are emerging, how many jobs will the US trucking industry contract this year, and…
As the weather warms up, suppliers can expect the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables to spike, highlighting the need for real-time data and analytics to better determine rates and stay nimble during both predictable and unexpected ebbs and flows in demand and product availability. The current state of the industry Unlike previous years, we’re…
The siloed nature of traditional shipper-carrier relationships is officially in the rear view mirror. From socioeconomic volatility and rapid demand swings to seasonal supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, organizations are navigating more complexity than ever during day-to-day operations – making effective collaboration between shippers and carriers increasingly critical to success. In a…
Each year the United States freight market generates about $750 billion. That figure equates to significant personal success for many who make their living in trucking – but it also makes our industry an attractive target for fraud. One of the most common variations of cargo fraud is “double-brokering.” That’s when a company posing as…
Phishing and fraud is a growing concern in every part of our lives – both personal and professional. As an organization, DAT prioritizes the security of our products, data storage infrastructure, and corporate environments, but that doesn’t stop fraudsters from trying to reach users directly in order to compromise their accounts. To help you flag…
Does your trucking business need to find another gear? Unlocking the DAT One app is the first step to getting back to why you got into this business in the first place: freedom, the open road, and honest pay for honest work. With a full DAT One subscription, you get unlimited access to tools that…
The transportation logistics industry is no stranger to uncertainty. With seasonality shifts, demand fluctuations, rate volatility, and severe inclement weather, organizations have a wide range of variables to consider when designing their operational models. And while these variables are oftentimes outside of their control, what can be controlled is how prepared shippers respond to them.…
The American Trucking Association’s advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in April after decreasing 2.8% in March. Compared with April 2022, the SA index decreased 3.4%, which was the largest year-over-year decrease since February 2021. “While the broader economy continues to surprise and thus far stave off an expected recession, the…
Due to a significant annual increase in fatal car accidents during the 100-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day, that period has become known as “The 100 Deadliest Days”. Over the past five years, nearly 3,500 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during that time. Crash data from the National Highway…
For flatbed carriers, especially those in Texas and neighboring states, the falloff in oil and gas drilling activity is something to be concerned about. According to Baker Hughes, the U.S. oil and gas rig count fell by 44 in May, the biggest drop in three years as energy firms curtail investment in new drilling rigs.…