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Harsh weather drives January spot freight volumes to a monthly record high, notes DAT Truckload Volume Index
February 16, 2024
The new edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), which was recently issued by DAT Freight & Analytics, noted that spot freight volumes rose to all-time highs, for the month of January, driven by what it described as a weather-related bump in demand for truckload capacity.
DAT Truckload Volume Index sees gains in December to end a ‘lackluster’ 2023
January 18, 2024
The December edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), which was recently issued by DAT Freight & Analytics, highlighted what the company described as the most significant narrowing in the gap between spot and contract van rates, going back to March 2022, a period when truckload prices nearly were at their highest point ever.
DAT October Truckload Volume Index posts mixed volume and rate readings
November 20, 2023
DAT reported that the van TVI was up 3.5% compared to September, at 263, and up 9.5% annually, with the reefer TVI up 4.3% compared to September, at 196 and up 9.0% annually, and the flatbed TVI was down 3.2% compared to September, at 245, and up 0.5% annually.
DAT September Truckload Volume Index sees lower volumes and rates
October 20, 2023
Seasonal trends impacted lower spot market volumes and rates in the September edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index.
Shippers Focus on Yield Management as Rates Continue to Rise
September 18, 2023
With FedEx and UPS raising their rates, savvy shippers can still find rate value for 2024, but time may be running out.
DAT’s Caplice Reviews Spot Market Strategy for 2024 Budget Planning
September 11, 2023
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Dr. Chris Caplice, Chief Scientist at DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America and DAT iQ, the industry’s most trusted source of market analysis and truckload pricing data.
DAT’s Caplice reviews spot market strategy for 2024 budget planning
September 8, 2023
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Dr. Chris Caplice, Chief Scientist at DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America and DAT iQ, the industry’s most trusted source of market analysis and truckload pricing data.
Flexport CEO Clark announces departure
September 7, 2023
A change is coming at the top for San Francisco-based freight forwarding and customs brokerage services provider Flexport, with CEO Dave Clark stating yesterday that he is stepping down from his role. Clark joined the company in September 2022 as Co-CEO with Flexport Founder Ryan Petersen, following a nearly 23-year career at Amazon, in various operations, logistics and fulfillment roles. Ryan Petersen will resume his previous duties as CEO, following Clark’s departure.
July DAT Truckload Volume Index sees seasonal impact in lower rates and volumes
August 24, 2023
The van TVI was down 7.0% compared to June, to 226, and down 3.0% annually, the flatbed TVI decreased 12.8% compared to June, to 238, and was up 3.5% annually, and the reefer TVI was down 3.4% compared to June, to 169 and up 1.2% annually (DAT said that even with each TVI reading declining, the reefer and TVI numbers marked the highest on record for July.
June DAT Truckload Volume Index is mixed, across various segments
July 18, 2023
The Van TVI was down 1% compared to May, to 230, and down 10% annually, and the reefer TVI was down 3% compared to May, to 167 and down 4.6% annually. The flatbed TVI increased 2% over May, to 267, down 1.2% annually.
DAT Freight & Analytics: pros and cons of logistics outsourcing for shippers
June 26, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Will Post, Enterprise Account Executive, for DAT Freight & Analytics.
DAT Freight & Analytics: Pros and Cons of Logistics Outsourcing for Shippers
June 22, 2023
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Will Post, Enterprise Account Executive, for DAT Freight & Analytics.
May DAT Truckload Volume Index readings are stable
June 21, 2023
The Van TVI was up 5% compared to April, to 220, the reefer TVI was up 5% compared to April, to 164, and the flatbed TVI was up 7% compared to April, to 258.
The Importance of Accurate Data Analytics with DAT
April 10, 2023
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Chad Kennedy, Group Product Manager for DAT Freight & Analytics.
The Importance of Accurate Data Analytics with DAT
April 7, 2023
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Chad Kennedy, Group Product Manager for DAT Freight & Analytics.