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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Model Contracts – Save time and money with our ready-to-use contracts, written and reviewed by a team of transportation attorneys. Who looks out for their interests?

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

The spot market will likely be the same as it is every year around this time: From January to about the end of March, it will most likely be slow. Just because there are fewer loads doesn't mean the world is coming to an end, though. It's just that time of year. It's just that time of year.

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APRIL 3, 2017

During the first part of this year we’ve seen more shippers extend their payment terms than at any time since the financial crisis of 2008. Carriers deal with this all the time: matching equipment finance terms to optimal replacement cycles, which are impacted by mileage, utilization and application. But, maybe not.

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JULY 30, 2015

Some of these apps are pretty cool -- DAT has an app just for drivers, and all DAT products are in constant use on all kinds of mobile devices, too. Jeff Tucker 's guest column in yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards , in freight logistics today.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

I try my best to avoid markets where demand is low, but that gets difficult at this time of year. Most of the time it only takes two partials going to the same area to get a rate that will be much higher than the price for one full truckload running the same lane. I just need two partials to make it work. Carving out your niche.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Either way, in a three-year time span, the last few months create a very rare picture: Van rates declined through 2015 , but rebounded in mid-2016. I look at freight transportation statistics all day long, and I am astonished by the rapid growth of the past few months, especially in the truckload spot market. That simply never happens.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

No, and drivers should not drive without a detailed, mapped-out plan of where they are going and knowing if they have the time to get there. You don’t want to start driving toward the city just to find out that the rate contract wasn’t submitted in time. What is the address of shipper and pick-up time?

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JANUARY 16, 2019

For the first time, capacity, not cost, was the primary reason for traffic managers to switch from OTR to domestic intermodal. If it can be picked up, moved and delivered by a domestic intermodal service provider, just give them the load." a gallon at the end of October to just under $3.00 Cost is not the issue.

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MARCH 8, 2019

I choose to work just with brokers, and February marked my seventh year pulling only spot market loads. I have always been able to outperform this rate just running the spot market. The trade-off is that I will usually run fewer miles with more home time. That’s why the spot market works for me. My direct shipper hack.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

I instantly thought back to all the times I had been less than understanding. I could see the frustration on his face as he kept looking at his drive clock, confirming that he would not be able to make that particular delivery on time. This story comes from our partners at KeepTruckin. Life had other plans for us. This was business.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

The last time the average van rate was below $2 per mile was 16 months ago, in September 2017. There’s the normal seasonal slowdown that occurs around this time each year, but falling fuel surcharges and increased capacity in the spot market are adding to downward pressure on rates. loads per truck.

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MARCH 20, 2019

The next phase of the mandate begins in December 2019, and it may end up being just as disruptive. The ELD mandate has always included every trucks in commercial use, not just Class 8 semi-trailers. I reasoned that the mandate was well publicized and the industry had ample time to prepare for it. No more AOBRDs.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Respect the Driver’s Time. We surveyed 257 carriers and owner-operators earlier this year about detention times , and 63% of them said that it takes more than 3 hours on average to get loaded or unloaded. That's a waste of the driver's time. Just like yours, the driver’s time is valuable. Time at Home.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I try my best to avoid markets where demand is low, but that gets difficult at this time of year. Most of the time it only takes two partials going to the same area to get a rate that will be much higher than the price for one full truckload running the same lane. I just need two partials to make it work. Carving out your niche.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Under new guidance from the FMCSA, personal conveyance can apply even when the vehicle is loaded (laden), as long as the load is not being transported for the commercial benefit of the carrier at that time. By the time the vehicle is loaded and the driver is told to leave the yard, he has exceeded his hours of service limit.

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AUGUST 15, 2018

My primary strategy at that time was to go from one hot market to another hot market, chasing the highest-paying loads. Below are four strategies I use to get more home time. I’ve posted in this lane so many times that now I get calls about loads on that lane that sometimes never get posted to the load board. Be flexible.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

Everyone wants to help out in a time of emergency, and truckers are some of the most charitable and compassionate people I know. First, and just this once, you should ignore the average rates on DAT or other load boards. If you see water covering the road, just don't go there. What should you charge for FEMA loads?

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MARCH 12, 2018

There was just under a 1% increase in active carriers between December 18, 2017 and February 18, 2018. That was 3 times higher than the previous January. In January, the van load-to-truck ratio was just under 10 to 1. In January, the van load-to-truck ratio was just under 10 to 1. According to data from the U.S.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

The worst load of my career started off as just another day in early October, 2013. October 2 , picking up in Hermiston, Oregon - I had to call on loads as far as 200 miles away, just to find something that would get me going. It was 200-plus miles away with a late shipper, and going to a strict, on-time receiver in Cleburne, TX.

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

At the time, ATRI was looking for participants in that survey, and now the results are in. That came in at number 3, behind the ELD mandate and Hours of Service rules, both of which also just happen to be regulatory concerns. The new entry bumped driver health and wellness out of the top 10. It's a new year.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

But on thing is for certain: The extra surge in demand as we head toward Christmas is further proof that this strong season isn't slowing down just yet. But last week, load posts jumped up 64%, compared to just a 22% increase in truck posts. The national ratio for dry van freight set an all-time high: 9.3 van loads per truck.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

18 will just be another day for me — hopefully with higher spot market rates because other truckers are adjusting to the new technology. Getting started was simple — I just connect the supplied cable to the diagnostic connector under the dash, and then to the ELD. All that takes just a few minutes.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Respect the Driver’s Time. Or if the driver is detained longer than the standard two hour grace period, compensate them for their time. Just like yours, the driver’s time is valuable. Time at Home. Home time matters big time. Will the load be available in the morning? Access to Facilities.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

Demand was soaring for retail freight, and the ELD mandate that had just taken effect led to a major capacity crunch. This time last year: $2.09/mile. Denver to Los Angeles was down 16¢ to just $1.20/mile. Amid all that uncertainly, shipping rates skyrocketed, and it got even crazier in the month to follow.

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APRIL 5, 2017

Don't have time to keep refreshing the screen on your phone? When you open the Android app and see your list of recent searches, just check the box for "email alerts." That's just one of the tools we've included in the most powerful load board app for owner-operators, carriers, and dispatchers. Save matches to call later.

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APRIL 8, 2019

Van volumes are actually up compared to where they were at this time last year, but that has been met with increased capacity. In the top 100 lanes last week, just 38 rose, while 58 fell, and 4 were neutral. Just a handful of lanes fell more than 10¢ cents per mile: Seattle to Eugene,OR, dropped 15¢ to $2.35/mi.

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JULY 11, 2018

When is the best time to replace your truck? Independent truckers will have the most flexibility on timing, especially if they're not under contract and they only take loads from the load board. I just purchased a new truck to replace my old one, and this was my deciding factor. There is no one correct answer to this question.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

Find hour-by-hour details for the last business day, or day-by-day totals u nder the map for the time period you select. Select the time period as well as the geographic area , to analyze trends and find the best time for your posting and searching activity. Check your watch, and then go to your DAT Hot Market Map.

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MARCH 11, 2016

Long-haul trucking recently got some attention in the opinion pages of the New York Times. Based on a our recent poll about detention , a lot of drivers feel that their time isn't valued. The Times article also mentions Hours of Service, which is just one aspect of the maze of safety regulations that affect drivers.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

The ELD Mandate is just days away. Rates are at multi-year highs - It's been a long time since rates have been this high, so even independent drivers who may have considered leaving the business when the mandate was first announced, may be lured to stay while rates remain high. It could just come at a later date. "It

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Just enter your home information into the app settings once, and then every time you tap the Get Me Home button, you’ll automatically see nearby loads that are heading that way. Just download the app from the Google Play Store and log in with the same info you use for your DAT subscription. Save matches to call later.

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MARCH 18, 2019

Need to know what time of day is the best for posting loads in Amarillo, TX? More time frames to choose from - See market conditions for the past month, week, day and even the current day by hour. Detailed load-to-truck info - See the number of load posts and truck posts for your selected geography and time frame.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

That's because there are plenty of trucks available in the Twin Cities at this time of year. That's because there are plenty of trucks available in the Twin Cities at this time of year. At other times of the year, we rely on Minnesota agriculture for soybeans, sugar beets, and barley, as well as beef and dairy products.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Track trucks and measure detention time with DAT InView™ DAT InView features. We recently posted a reader poll with a couple questions about detention times. hour loading time, waiting for paperwork. My driver ran out of hours for that day, and by the time he got his hours reset, he was late for the delivery.

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APRIL 3, 2018

It’s too soon to get much feedback on enforcement, as a lot of drivers took Sunday off, and those fully rested drivers were just hitting the highway on Monday. Now, one day isn’t a trend, it’s just a data point. At a meeting yesterday, my colleagues were asking where rates are headed in early April.

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DECEMBER 28, 2017

Last week was a short week, as most carriers needed to get drivers home in time for the Christmas weekend. Just like with dry van freight , Dallas posted the biggest increases, with the average outbound rates up 13%. All rates below include fuel surcharges and are based on real transactions between brokers and carriers.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Here are some suggestions: Develop — and share — information - Because trucking’s time in ELD-land has been so short, we don’t really know yet how much less time drivers are spending on the road. Be patient - Shippers have an entire business to run, and transport is just one part of it.

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