DAT launches Carrier Management Suite

DAT Freight & Analytics has launched Carrier Management Suite, a carrier-qualification system integrated directly into the DAT One load board. The tool allows freight brokers to…

DAT gives carriers more tools to boost profitability

DAT Freight & Analytics has updated its DAT One load board to give carriers greater ability to negotiate better rates. DAT One Pro subscribers can now…

DAT to acquire freight-matching Convoy Platform from Flexport

DAT Freight & Analytics announced that it has agreed to acquire the Convoy Platform from Flexport, adding advanced automation and digital freight-matching tools to its core offerings. The Convoy Platform…

Volatile spot market tells the tale of tariff threats

February spot market data has revealed the impact just the threat of U.S.-imposed tariffs has had on cross-border freight, as well as the immediate aftermath. “Starting in February, there was…

DAT Freight & Analytics acquires Trucker Tools’ operations

Truckload freight marketplace and freight data analytics service provider DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools, a carrier-forward capacity sourcing and load-tracking solution. The acquisition will…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped…

Trucking Announcements: Bestpass appoints Moos as CFO, PMTC names YLG board

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Bestpass-Fleetworthy appointed Jason Moos as its new chief financial officer, and Jeff Clementz was named DAT Freight…

Economic Trucking Trends: Signs of freight market stabilization emerge in January

With data in from the first month of the year, it appears signs of market stabilization are emerging. The boost in spot market freight volumes and rates is largely attributable…

Economic Trucking Trends: Spot market rates, freight fundamentals improving

We begin 2024 with mostly good news. While December marked a softening of Canadian spot market freight volumes, in the U.S. spot market rates are rising and closing the gap…

Economic Trucking Trends: Spot market improved in November, but remains ‘flush’ with capacity

Good news this week from Loadlink Technologies, which has noted a continuing improvement in Canadian spot market load postings and a corresponding tightening of capacity. Motive tracks truck visits to…

Economic Trucking Trends: Freight recession lingers, but economic growth to improve

It was a busy week for trucking-related economic data, which painted a mixed picture. Canadian spot market volumes were steady, but spot market rates in the U.S. remained weak –…

DAT Freight & Analytics introduces features to fight fraud

DAT Freight & Analytics has introduced new initiatives to reduce the risk of fraud and double brokering in the trucking industry. “Fraud is on the rise,…