On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed former owner-operator and industry expert Adam Wingfield from Innovative Logistics Group to discuss strategies carriers use to survive the soft freight market. Question of The Week: What should carriers do when brokers have turned them down for loads because they don’t have enough inspection data…
Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same time period in 2022, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Adjusted year-to-date production through July 29, 2023, was 51,111,000 net tons at a capacity utilization rate of 75.8%. That is down 2.4%…
Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The overarching trend is from traditional domestic produce growing regions as the domestic seasons wind down to imports from South and Central America at port markets such as Los Angeles or Philadelphia. Chile and Peru start…
As the backbone of the transportation industry, trucking carriers play a crucial role in ensuring goods are delivered across vast distances. With such responsibility comes a need for robust protection and risk management. Insurance serves as a lifeline, safeguarding carriers from potential financial setbacks. However, not all insurance agencies are created equal. For those seeking…
Since the new 1,400-foot berth Leatherman Terminal opened in April 2021, much larger container vessels have been calling on the Port of Charleston, South Carolina. Additional capacity has also resulted in more volume through the port. If we look closely at the number of TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) imported before the new terminal and after,…
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it comes a new wave of cyber threats. Like industries around the globe, DAT is no stranger to the uptick in cyber crime. DAT’s Network Integrity Unit (NIU) has partnered with the FBI to help end fraud such as double brokering or phishing attacks on DAT’s network. …
From the spectacular mountains of the Pacific Northwest to the myriad rock formations in New Mexico, truckers see some of the most impressive sights in America. Topping some lists of cool places to go is “The Caves” in Springfield, Missouri. Formally known as the Springfield Underground, an Erlen Group Company, is an underground industrial park…
Lower oil prices generally help truckload carriers through lower diesel costs, but they also point to lower truckload freight volumes directly related to drilling activities. Flatbed carriers in large freight markets like Texas have benefited substantially from higher drill pipe and casing demand, particularly in recent years. More drilling rigs translated into more freight volumes…
The United States ranks 7th in worldwide watermelon production, with Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California leading domestic production. Watermelon is grown in warm places, from Florida to Guatemala, making it available throughout the year in the U.S., with a typical season spanning April to September, with shipping volumes peaking in June – right around the…
Let’s face it, there are only so many loads to go around. A lot stands between you and booking your next load, but the most important one by far, is time. In partnership with OTR Solutions, DAT Load Board offers integrated credit checks right on the main load board. Simply look for the Blue Checkmark to…