Flatbed report: Truckload demand continues to move sideways – DAT Freight & Analytics
The most recent release of the for-hire trucking ton-mile and revenue indexes (TTMI), based on output across 41 freight-generating industries, ...
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Reefer report: Wisconsin is harvesting strong potato crops this season – DAT Freight & Analytics
According to the USDA, potatoes are typically the largest produce commodity shipped in the U.S., with the truckload season typically ...
Dry van report: Peak shipping season arrives early for truckers – DAT Freight & Analytics
Based on data from IHS Markit, U.S. container imports in July 2024 were the third-highest on record, following the peak ...
Dry van report: It’s time for carriers to pump their brakes – DAT Freight & Analytics
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 25-31 dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week ...
Reefer report: Large truckload carriers culled even more trucks in Q2 – DAT Freight & Analytics
According to Bill Cassidy from the Journal of Commerce, large US truckload carriers are reducing their truck capacity by 9.5% ...
Flatbed report: AI-powered data centers provide a much-needed boost for truckload carriers – DAT Freight & Analytics
If you spend enough time on U.S. interstates, you can’t help but notice the increased volume of oversized loads, especially ...
Reefer report: Watermelon season is still rolling along but ends soon – DAT Freight & Analytics
The United States is currently the 7th largest watermelon producer globally. Watermelon is grown in warm regions, spanning from Florida ...
Dry van report: Wholesale inventories are on the rise…again – DAT Freight & Analytics
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) recorded 56.5 in July, up (1.2) from June’s reading of 55.3, marking eight consecutive months ...
Flatbed report: Oil production is up, but drill rig counts are down – DAT Freight & Analytics
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that oil production from major shale regions in the United States reached ...
Reefer report: Restauranteurs eye storm clouds on the horizon – DAT Freight & Analytics
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained below 100 in contraction territory in May. However, with a slight ...
