All Hammonton, NJ, blueberry farmers will answer the same regarding weather and geographic location. The blueberry picking and packing season usually begins around mid-June and ends in early August, punctuated by the annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival in the Blueberry Capital on June 30, 2024. Hammonton, NJ, a town that we can all be…
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded 55.3 in June, slightly down (-0.3) from May’s reading of 55.6. The index has expanded for seven consecutive months and 10 of the last 11 months. Inventory Levels (+0.8) contracted for the second month at a rate of 47.4. With inventories down, we also saw associated dips in the…
Commercial vehicle inspectors put 570 commercial motor vehicles out of service for brake-related violations during the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual unannounced Brake Safety Day on June 10. This year’s Brake Safety Day data found that of the 4,898 inspections conducted, 4,328 commercial motor vehicles had no brake-related out-of-service violations—88.4% of the total vehicles…
According to the USDA, net farm income is expected to drop by 25.5 % from 2023’s forecast of $155 billion to $116 billion in 2024 – nearly $40 billion. Decreasing farm revenues due to moderate crop prices and increased borrowing expenses are prompting a reassessment of significant purchases by farmers, creating an uncertain demand landscape…
The tools and features right under your nose From the desk of Mike Weaver, VP of Sales and Partnerships As we work furiously on evolving our industry-leading DAT One and DAT iQ platforms I think it’s important to ensure that our customers have the knowledge and agility to operate in our current toolset. We often…
The following is a guest post from Joe Cottone Jr., Customer Solutions Architect at DAT. As a freight broker, your success hinges on the strength of your carrier network. Ensuring that you work with reliable, safe carriers is not only good business, it’s essential for maintaining your reputation and safeguarding your clients’ cargo. A strong…
Many traffic safety experts consider Memorial Day through Labor Day the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers. Those 100 days are typically when there is a spike in teen traffic fatalities, resulting in a 20% increase in teen traffic deaths, averaging seven every day. According to David Reich, the director of public relations at the…
The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard provides valuable insights into the changing traffic patterns in major U.S. freight markets. It identifies the most congested freight corridors in the nation. The busiest stretch of highway was I-4 Westbound near Orlando between the Beachline Expressway and the Western Beltway. Commuting on this route daily at 5:00 PM…
The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard provides valuable insights, a crucial tool for understanding the ever-changing traffic patterns in large U.S. freight markets. It’s not just about traffic; it’s a barometer for the economy. The movement of people, goods, and services creates demand for road travel, and when this demand exceeds the supply of road…
The 2023 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard reveals that Friday has the highest number of trips to downtown areas in the U.S., and urban cores also attract trips on Thursday and Friday evenings. While traffic analysts usually focus on morning and evening rush hours, attention should also be given to the increasing traffic during midday. INRIX…