Despite 2023’s weak economy, there are signs that next year could see improvements as early as the second quarter. Low freight rates and high diesel prices made a challenging 2023 for trucking, but many experts are predicting rates and tonnage to bounce back in 2024—though the economy may not warm up until the spring or […]
Fleet managers need actionable insights, not data. To make the most of what you have. “Data is crude oil. It is valuable but unrefined; you really can’t use it.” most fleets are swimming or in some cases drowning. In data from telematics devices, electronic logging devices, fleet maintenance management systems, accounting and fuel management, and […]
As trucking costs continue to climb, fleets and drivers can turn to tools and services already on the market to help keep expenses in check and maintain profitability. For the second year in a row, trucking costs are rising. In the same period and continuing today, declining freight volumes and excess carrying capacity have compounded […]
Trucking industry data aggregator heightens its expectations for OEM trailer builds next year, attributing its rosier prognosis to a higher-than-expected U.S. gross domestic product and more normalized supply chains. Trailer builders have their work cut out for them, according to industry researchers who project higher demand for 2024, despite July 2023 reflecting the weakest trailer […]
The temperature may be rising enough to melt snow in some parts, but at night, that could freeze again into icy roads. Ensure your drivers are vigilant on icy roads and remember these tips for slippery situations. Anyone daring to drive was greeted by high winds, drifting snow, and plummeting temperatures. For fleets, the conditions […]
DAT load board users can now calculations in trucking the expected profits and losses of loads by entering their business expenses into the application. Company leadership says carriers can work out their daily operating costs in a matter of minutes. The app has launched a Profit Estimator tool designed to help carriers determine how profitable […]
According to DAT Freight & Analytics, the number of loads posted to the DAT One load board network increased.
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