Flatbed Report: The 2023 bridge report is in, and it’s rough

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database finds that 36% of all U.S. bridges—over 222,000 spans—require major repair work or replacement. Placed end‐to‐end, these structures span over 6,100 miles – and would take over 110 hours to cross…

Freightvine Podcast: 2023 year in review

The DAT Freight and Analytics Freightvine Podcast provides the latest insights on the state of freight transportation and logistics. Hosted by DAT Chief Scientist Dr. Chris Caplice, it’s an authoritative source of guidance for shippers, carriers, and brokers to optimize transportation costs, streamline supply chain processes, and navigate market volatility.  With a new year on…

Digital Supply Chain Series: Partnering with the right freight analytics provider

With a market turn coming in 2024, it’s time for shippers to prioritize the power of freight data. Implementing data-driven decision-making across key supply chain functions is critical to planning for market volatility. However, it’s important to remember that leveraging internal data alone isn’t enough to effectively navigate the evolving nature of spot/contract rates, demand…