Flatbed Report: Troubles in the housing market could hurt flatbed demand – DAT Freight...
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo, Housing Market Index (HMI), “Rising inflation and higher mortgage rates are slowing traffic...
Reefer Report: It’s still a sweet produce season after all
By Christina EllingtonSummer celebrations and berries go hand and hand, from patriotic-themed desserts highlighting strawberries and blueberries to summer traditions of picking berries...
4 ways to adapt to AB5: California’s new trucking law – DAT Freight &...
Ready or not, a change has come for owner-operators based in California. State bill AB5, also known as the “gig worker bill,” restricts...
Reefer Report: Rates for carriers hauling produce are paying a lot more this year...
While overall produce volumes are down just under 15% this season, carriers hauling fruit and vegetables out of major growing regions into major...
Reefer Report: Peak produce season yet to materialize
By Christina EllingtonProduce peak season is underway. However, this season is not off to a strong start due to factors ranging from increased...
Dry Van Report: Truckload demand still higher than this time last year
By Christina EllingtonThe latest durable goods manufacturers’ shipments, inventories, and orders report indicate that freight volume hasn’t declined yet. According to the Census...
Insurance costs continue to rise for truckers
Accident rates are on the rise, and so are insurance premiums. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), insurance premium costs per...
Reefer Report: It’s still a sweet produce season after all
By Christina EllingtonSummer celebrations and berries go hand and hand, from patriotic-themed desserts highlighting strawberries and blueberries to summer traditions of picking berries...
Digging deep into fuel efficiency amid record-high diesel prices – DAT Freight & Analytics
Record-high diesel costs have captured everyone’s attention recently, so this week we’re going to dig a little deeper into fuel efficiency and ways...
Flatbed Report: Aluminum production affects flatbed demand
By Christina EllingtonFlatbed demand out of Kentucky may see a decline in the next few months as an aluminum producer announces plans to...
