DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You don't have to look hard to find doom and gloom prognostications, but I've actually seen three big trends in the last month of DAT freight data to indicate a stronger-than-average January for trucking. Don't be caught off guard by this year's freight trends. Flatbed freight rebounds. Winter weather can introduce volatility.

Los Angeles 102

Los Angeles Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Atlanta 102

TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

If your business relies on trucking, then you’ll want to know the current state of the industry. Early 2022 was a time of incredibly high trucking demand and prices to match. Most industry experts paint early 2023 as a bit of a rough period for the trucking industry. The tides turned in the second half of the year.

Industrial 67

Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills Supply and Demand 67

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

You don't have to look hard to find doom and gloom prognostications, but I've actually seen three big trends in the last month of DAT freight data to indicate a more positive outlook on freight conditions. Don't be caught off guard by this year's freight trends. Flatbed freight rebounds. Winter weather can introduce volatility.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Atlanta 70

DAT Solutions

JULY 6, 2018

This past June saw the highest national reefer rate ever recorded in DAT Trendlines , our weekly report on national spot market pricing and capacity trends. The high demand and tight truck load capacity has led to unprecedented numbers of reefer load posts on DAT load boards, North America's largest on-demand freight exchange.

Indianapolis 70

Indianapolis North America Miami Florida 70

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Freight rates rose faster and higher than ever before — or at least since deregulation in the 1980s — as demand grew and ELDs throttled capacity. Freight rates rose faster and higher than ever before — or at least since deregulation in the 1980s — as demand grew and ELDs throttled capacity.

Negotiating Skills 79

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 79

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Freight rates rose faster and higher than ever before — or at least since deregulation in the 1980s — as demand grew and ELDs throttled capacity. Freight rates rose faster and higher than ever before — or at least since deregulation in the 1980s — as demand grew and ELDs throttled capacity.

Negotiating Skills 70

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Capacity 70

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 17, 2017

Overall, 2016 was a year of relatively loose capacity. There are a number of looming factors could put a squeeze on capacity in the coming year. Strong demand. The biggest factor affecting capacity is, of course, demand from shippers. Reefers experienced a similar pattern, and flatbeds began their climb in August.

Capacity 70

Capacity Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 70