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. For more spot market freight trends, visit www.dat.com/trendlines.

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. Van rates have been the slight exception.

Industrial 67

Industrial Industry Purchasing Skills Supply and Demand 67

DAT Solutions

JANUARY 16, 2019

Diesel prices are dropping, which makes dry van transportation more attractive and reduces the cost advantage of rail intermodal for domestic freight. Most of the industry is well aware of the role of fuel in routing decisions, but there are some new variables to consider when considering a tradeoff between transportation modes.

Price Reduction 102

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Supply and Demand 102

DAT Solutions

JULY 6, 2018

As noted in our rundown of the top 10 markets for van load posts this year, 2018 has been a year of records on the spot market. 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.

Indianapolis 70

Indianapolis North America Miami Florida 70

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. For more spot market freight trends, visit www.dat.com/trendlines.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Atlanta 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