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Moving Freight Since 1978🚛💨We’re glad you’re here! Follow along for market updates, info on how to use our products to improve your business, & so much more!

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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
This driver went from 200 nights away from home to 30 nights away from home. Check out these tips on how you can get more time off the road. #trucking #truckerlife
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
4 lessons I learned on the road with my trucker husband (via our partners @KeepTruckin )
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Getting your own authority: Is it a difficult process?
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Getting detained by a shipper or receiver is costly, especially if that detention time causes the truck to miss the next pickup or delivery. How much should a carrier charge for detention? We asked insiders as part of our Trucking AMA series. Watch here:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
A slew of new regulations impacting the trucking industry go into effect in the first week of 2020. Are you ready?
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
3 ways to make your truck post stand out: how to make the most efficient use of your time with a load board: #trucking #truckerlife #truckers
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
DAT is headquartered in the number-one state for tree production - so we asked a local freight brokerage all about the business of Christmas trees.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
As the business landscape changes, those shifts could be seen in the top truckload markets for spot shipments in 2019. LEARN MORE: #trucking #logistics #freight
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Times like this remind us how important truck drivers are – carrying the load to make sure the rest of us have what we need. #thankatrucker
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT Announces Acquisition of Freight Intelligence Business from Chainalytics
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Traditionally Atlanta has been the only market to hit 1 million van load posts annually. In 2018, we could see as many as 35 markets with at least 1 million van load posts.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Trucking 101: A Study in Transportation. Hear more from Dr. Jason Miller in the latest #freightvine episode ➜
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
See where your trucks are most in demand with the new DAT TruckersEdge:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Deep Dive: All About DAT Freight Rates -
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
The recently released Top 100 Truck Bottleneck List for 2021 by The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) highlighted a worsening situation at the most congested bottlenecks along the nation’s freight corridors. Read more:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
For a new owner-operator setting out on their own in the trucking business, there can be unexpected pitfalls. One of the best ways to avoid them is getting advice from those who’ve already done it. Learn from veteran owner-operator, Bob McMillan's story:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
You Can Love Your Truck, but Be Ready to Replace It #trucking #truckerlife
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
There is a new way brokerages are expanding: creating a niche💥
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Market Analysis: What happened to all the Texas freight?
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚 Why do brokers want to track me? Should I let them? Bailey Dillenburg with T-Brothers Logistics weighs in.⁠
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Anne Reinke, President & CEO of @3PLAssociation , shares what the TIA does as an organization, how the intermediary industry is evolving, and what it’s like to take over and lead an organization through the pandemic. Hear more in the latest #Freightvine
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
At this year's DAT User Conference, Chris Burroughs from TIA gave an update on regulations that will affect freight brokers the most.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
While there are several potential sources for transportation data, they are not all equal. When selecting a transportation data analytics provider (or any data provider really), we think you should ask these five questions. Learn more here:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
For dry van freight in April, the national average was just $1.64 per mile. You have to go back to September 2016 to find a national average lower than that. #trucking #logistics
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Our Market Conditions map shows more areas emerging from the cold blue that took over the entire country after large swaths of the economy shuttered. #logistics #truckingindustry #supplychain
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Find out how you can help and what you should be prepared for when handling FEMA loads.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Transportation costs are not like other business expenses. They’re affected by many different factors, and not always in the same ways as other commodities your company is accustomed to purchasing. Learn more: #Transportation #Freight #Trucking
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 months
Guess who we ran into at MATS🚛❤️💙
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
When disruptions interrupt the normal freight flows within supply chains, shippers and brokers turn to the spot market for flexibility. In 2020, up to 23% of all truckloads were spot shipments. Here are the top 10 outbound markets for each equipment type.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
How can the load-to-truck ratio help me to choose my next load?
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Last week we raised the question, Is now a good time to buy a truck? We asked President and Founder of American Truck Business Services, Todd Amen, his thoughts on whether it's a good time to buy a truck. Read more in our blog:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
There are a few factors that have the potential to make this a busier holiday season than usual.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
New overtime rules likely won't be an issue for most truck drivers, but may affect both carriers and brokerages with back-office staff.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
These 6 reports can help your company benchmark its rates and adjust pricing strategies.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
We’re excited to announce that DAT is the first freight-data provider on the @SnowflakeDB Data Marketplace, delivering real-time access to the deepest, most respected, most comprehensive pool of trucking and logistics data available. Learn more:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
7 years
Freight brokers can play an important role in educating shippers and receivers about the ELD mandate and how it will affect carrier schedules, according to former FMCSA inspector and current DOT consultant John Seidl.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT is now partnering with CleanFleet to offer best-in-class drug testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse services to Owner-Operators and Fleets. #trucking #truckingbusiness #truckingindustry Learn more about CleanFleet's compliance services here:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
In our 2020 Freight Focus, we analyze the ups and downs of the past year to get a clearer view on the year ahead. Plus, our Data Science team shares where rates are heading in 2020.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Dr. Chris Caplice and SVP/GM and COO of @WeAreSchneider , Jim Filter discusses the importance of leadership of all levels of an organization, how supply chains operated throughout the pandemic, and intermodal operation. Listen to the episode ➜
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
The West Coast continued to drive spot market demand last week, and load-to-truck ratios in Los Angeles hit 12.2 for dry van freight on Friday
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Automated booking now available in DAT Load Boards. Loads being posted by Knight-Swift Logistics, Kingsgate Logistics, Circle Logistics, Trinity Logistics, Universal Capacity Solutions and Choptank Transport. Avail to all brokers In May.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
DAT FAQs: What is the Load-to-Truck Ratio?
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT TriHaul gives suggestions for better-paying routes based on what loads you're searching. #truckertips
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
Successful forecasts are the ones that are most consistent and trustworthy in predictions, ones that help you eliminate uncertainty. Here's more insight on the source data and statistical rigor that go into DAT's new forecasting model. #freighttech
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Are your current rates below or above the market average? Find out:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚 How do you find new lanes? Chamaine Jeffers weighs in. Watch the full video on YouTube.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #truckinlife #trucking #bigrigs #truckin #loadboard
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Here are some tips on finding FEMA loads and what to consider when hauling emergency freight.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
8 years
ICYMI - Top Reefer Markets: Millions of Peaches, Peaches to Haul: #trucking #truckerlife
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚 Where can you find parking? Scottish Trucker Tommy weighs in. Watch the full video on YouTube.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #truckinlife #trucking #bigrigs #truckin #loadboard
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚What is a Load Board, and how do I use it? Jason Poat weighs in.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #truckinlife #trucking #bigrigs #truckin #loadboard
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 months
An update to our customers:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
From a breakdown of the transformation of the industry to Echo’s hiring practices and D&I efforts, Doug Waggoner, CEO of @EchoLogistics joins Dr. Chris Caplice on #Freightvine to discuss the company's transformation. Hear more in the latest episode:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
25 days
...but can you guess where this truck stop is?🤔
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
Trailer pools may not be quite the silver bullet that the industry needs to solve the problem of driver detention.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
DAT FAQs: How can I believe the load-to-truck ratios when they're so high?
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚 How do you find new lanes? Sammy Lloyd weighs in. Watch the full video on YouTube.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #truckinlife #trucking #bigrigs #truckin #loadboard
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
7 years
Winter is on the way, and the coming season’s weather pattern represents a big question mark for transportation and logistics pros.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
With the tighter capacity and the holiday season right around the corner, we could see prices move up soon.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
As a global consumer goods brand with a diverse range of products, the @newell_brands ’ network was uniquely impacted by the changes of consumer behaviors. Hear more from Senior Manager, Steven Judge in the latest episode ➜ #ConsumerGoods #NewellBrands
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚Why do brokers want to track me? Should I let them? @TruckerDesiree weighs in.⁠ #trucking #truckerlife
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
When Chris Slater's wife was pregnant, he decided to get into the more stable trucking industry. He started by downloading DAT TruckersEdge Pro and hasn't looked back. Sign up today:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
7 years
The surge in liquefied natural gas and plastics production has led to big shifts on the truckload spot market.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 months
Is that…DAT blue?🤭
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DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Many freight brokers fail within their first year. That’s why we partnered with Freight 360 to produce this guide to help you join the third of freight brokers that survive and even thrive in the long term. #freightbrokers #logistics
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 months
Spotted @IamLarryCothran 👀
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
Are you looking to expand your trucking business? The key is finding new business partners that you can trust.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
[Signal Report] Supply chain and logistics pros are waiting to exhale and let the historical truckload business cycle kick in & return everything to “normal.” But how long will that take? Read the Signal Report for truckload market forecasts and insights:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
8 data points included in DAT RateView that are just as important as the rate -
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Choosing which freight factoring company to work with is a big decision. We spoke to a group of owner-operators and experts to learn about the different companies and figure out which ones are best. #trucking #truckers
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
If you've posted your load and searched trucks in your DAT load board and the phone still isn't ringing, turn to your TMS. It can be your best friend when capacity is tight.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚Why do brokers want to track me? Should I let them? @everett_madison weighs in.⁠ #trucking #truckers #truckerlife
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Market to Watch: Atlanta - Inbound volume is also on the rise, leaving plenty of trucks looking for loads outbound. (via @OverdriveUpdate )
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT #truckingAMA 🚚What do you do when you don't get paid? Jason Poat weighs in.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #truckinlife #trucking #bigrigs #truckin #loadboard
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DAT Freight & Analytics
7 years
Looking at this year’s demand, capacity and rate data, a long-term trend seems to be building.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Truckers: what new challenges are you facing on the road? #trucking #truckerlife #truckinglifeontheroad #trucker #freight
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
New feature in DAT load tracking allows freight brokers to share load location information with their shipper customers.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Get "pre-booked" for loads: Make negotiations with brokers less about the rate and more about determining if this is someone you want to work with in the future.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Dan Lewis ( @daniellewis ), CEO & Founder of @convoyteam , discusses a Big Tech approach to being a digital intermediary in transportation. Listen & Subscribe to the @freightvine podcast ➜
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 months
We would like to announce that we officially have a blue checkmark.
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TRUCK DRIVER: ReadWhenSafe
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
As expected, June went into the books with the highest spot market rates on record.The close of Q2 kept pressure on prices at the end of the month, as did the urgency to get shipments in place ahead of the 4th of July holiday.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
5 years
Here are three strategies you can use to squeeze more profit out of every load. #trucking #truckerlife
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Did you know? The DAT Directory helps you find better business partners! Use the DAT Directory to build relationships and find the best freight brokers and reliable carriers to work with. Learn more on our YouTube channel:
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
An owner-operator shares some of the strategies he uses to spend fewer nights away from home.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Check out the latest Broker Benchmark report.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
DAT keeps you informed on current trends and changes in the industry. Sign up for the DAT Newsletter here: #truckertips #trucking #truckingbusiness #truckingindustry
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
A 13.1% average gross margin in Q3 was the best quarterly result this year for freight brokers in DAT's Broker Benchmark Report:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Here are the 4 strategies that can get owner-operators more home time. #trucking #truckerlife
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
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Anyone remember these?☎️
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
Capacity has been especially tight this year. If you're a freight broker using the DAT Power load board, you may have capacity-finding tools that you aren't even aware of.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Times like these remind us how important truck drivers are – carrying the load to make sure the rest of us have what we need. Please join us in offering our heartfelt thanks.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
Learn best practices on transportation procurement with a focus on both stages: awarding and tendering, how the Danone organization adapted to the pandemic, and more on RFPs and bid optimization software. Listen to the #Freightvine podcast ➜
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DAT Freight & Analytics
7 years
How will the ELDs affect freight brokers? Trucks won't always move as far in a day. That means less capacity.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Decreasing freight volumes may not be sufficient to ease the shortage of drivers heading into 2021, given the high number of drivers getting caught up in the FMCSA’s drug clearinghouse. #trucking #logistics #transportation #DATiQ
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
[Free Guide] - Transportation expenses can mean the difference between profit & loss. Download our free guide to help maximize your spend.
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
3 years
At Walmart, access to accurate and near real-time rate and market data has helped transform an outdated transportation procurement process into the continuous procurement strategy we see today. Read More:
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@datfreightteam
DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Dry van load postings spiked to 5-year record levels last week increasing by 21% compared to the weekly average for the prior two months.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
4 years
Hauling partials is a niche business that can help fill the gaps during slow season.
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DAT Freight & Analytics
6 years
5 ways to find trucks during a capacity crunch
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