Dry van report: Contract and spot market freight shippers continue to save using intermodal

A soft truckload freight market is driven by factors including U.S. shippers’ increasing use of privately operated fleets and favorably-priced intermodal rail capacity. According to Ari Ashe, Senior Editor at the Journal of Commerce (JOC) and author of the latest JOC Intermodal Savings Index (ISI), “Intermodal shippers in the U.S. saved almost 26% under annual…

Reefer report: Truckload produce demand lags in most regions except the Pacific Northwest

Fall produce season mixed with holiday season festivities typically provides a much-needed boost for reefer carriers in November. This year, though, truckload volumes nationally trailed last year by around 3%, impacted mainly by the prominent California produce market, where volumes are down 26% year-over-year (y/y). In the smaller Pacific Northwest (PNW) produce region, truckload volumes…

The inside scoop on freight fraud

Jeff Hopper is the Chief Marketing Officer at DAT. In that role, he oversees the customer service department, which houses DAT’s Network Integrity Unity, a team dedicated to preventing fraud within the DAT ecosystem. Their role is crucial – they work tirelessly to prevent fraudulent actors from infiltrating our system, ensuring your business is protected.…

Unlock hidden value with analytics

Logistics is a fast-paced and always-changing industry. Understanding market dynamics is crucial for staying ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI), in all its forms, is all the rage. Now, logistics professionals can harness the power of AI plus other advanced data solutions and pair it with their existing analytics capability to unlock value and optimize efficiency in…

Stay safe online with DAT and KnowBe4

DAT has partnered with KnowBe4, a leader in security awareness training, to offer our customers an exclusive discount on their first year of services. This partnership aims to provide businesses of all sizes with valuable resources to enhance their online security and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive suite of affordable…