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DAT Freight & Analytics has opened registration for DATCON25, the premier transportation and logistics user conference, at dat.com/datcon.

Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today kicked off the TIA 2025 Capital Ideas Conference in San Antonio with a focus on groundbreaking new technology and systems to help freight brokers ensure that only validated and trusted carriers can book, view, or interact with their loads.

DAT Freight & Analytics introduced two new services to help aspiring owner-operators and freight brokers launch and confidently grow their business.

Spot truckload freight volumes settled lower in February, driven by a mix of seasonal slowing, winter weather, and shipper concerns about tariffs and economic volatility, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase the latest features for its DAT One load board and introduce new programs to help owner-operators build their business at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

DAT Freight & Analytics today announced the appointment of Jana Galbraith as Chief People Officer (CPO). Galbraith will lead DAT’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture initiatives, ensuring the company attracts, retains, and empowers top talent to further drive innovation and growth.

Spot truckload freight volumes increased in January as shippers replenished inventories after the holidays, pulled forward imports ahead of potential tariffs, and sought more flexible, short-term capacity on the spot market to cope with disruptive winter weather, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase its DAT iQ analytics platform for shippers and a new carrier identity-authentication system for DAT One customers at Manifest Vegas 2025, the largest global gathering of supply chain technologies and professionals, from February 10-12.

Demand for trucks on the spot market rose in December, suggesting solid retail and grocery sales ahead of the holidays, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

After gaining momentum throughout the year, last month spot truckload freight volumes retreated to their lowest point since January, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC, a leader in load visibility, automated booking, digital freight matching, and carrier engagement for commercial trucking.

Truckload transportation will enter 2025 firmly in a new business cycle, bringing fresh opportunities and uncertainty to freight shippers, brokers, and carriers, according to the latest annual Freight Focus Transportation & Logistics Outlook report from DAT Freight & Analytics.

Truckload freight volumes continued to build in October as shippers looked for capacity to get ahead of the holiday retail season and potentially higher tariffs next year, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics announced that the value of freight transactions analyzed by its DAT iQ platform now exceeds $1 trillion, affirming its position as the industry’s most comprehensive dataset for forecasting and benchmarking truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal pricing.

Truckload freight volumes and rates in September signaled that the usual cyclical demand for truckload capacity is on the upswing, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and prices falling for the third straight month, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today announced two new members of its technology leadership team: John Xiao has been named Vice President, Data Engineering, and Catherine Schulz has joined the organization as Senior Director, Platform and DevOps.

DAT Freight & Analytics announced the agenda for DATCON24 at dat.com/datcon.

Spot truckload freight volumes in July were stable for the second straight month and up more than 10% year over year, a signal that more than two years of deteriorating demand for truckload services may be nearing an end, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Spot truckload rates rose in June despite declines in the number of loads moved, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today announced the DAT Gear Up event, which automatically upgrades DAT One carrier customers to the next tier up from their existing subscription package for a limited time at no additional cost. The promotion lasts from July 23 to October 23, 2024.

DAT Freight & Analytics today named Jeff Clementz as Chief Executive Officer. Clementz joined DAT in 2023 as Chief Product Officer, a role he will oversee until a new CPO has been hired.

Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move higher volumes of van and refrigerated freight, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics will introduce DAT iQ Benchmark™, a significant update to its transportation rate and data analytics service for shippers, at the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Orlando, Fla., from May 6-8.

Spot truckload rates continued to slide in March as demand for trucking services moved toward typical seasonal levels, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today introduced two new leaders for its product and security organizations.

A post-Thanksgiving surge in truckload freight volumes made for a solid November overall compared to previous years, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Soft pricing. Unpredictable costs. Threats of fraud and cybercrime. Freight shippers, brokers and carriers are shifting tactics and accelerating the use of market data and AI-driven analytics as they grapple with a shifting business landscape, according to the 2024 Freight Focus Report from DAT Freight & Analytics.

Dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) truckload volumes increased modestly in October ahead of the high-demand holiday freight season, but truckload rates remained sluggish, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics announced Brian Gill as its Chief Technology Officer to lead the global technology organization.

Truckload freight volumes cooled in September, compounding an already difficult quarter for truckload carriers and freight brokers, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today introduced an innovative new risk assessment engine that uses artificial intelligence and DAT’s extensive proprietary data to give customers an unprecedented level of insight into a potential partner’s risk profile and performance.

DAT Freight & Analytics today introduced the first purpose-built, AI-powered identity fraud detection and prevention platform through a partnership with Verosint, to help prevent the unauthorized use of customer login credentials and combat the growing threat of identity theft in trucking and logistics.

Truckload freight volumes increased in August as shippers positioned freight ahead of the fourth quarter, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

A deep dive into freight market analytics and reducing the risk of fraudulent activity will be central themes at DATCON23, the annual flagship event and user conference for DAT Freight & Analytics customers.

Truck drivers find their work fulfilling; however, nearly 75% state the job is physically and emotionally stressful according to a new survey from DAT Freight & Analytics. Moreover, few drivers are able to take care of their well-being and seek support when needed.

Truckload freight volumes fell last month and national benchmark spot rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) loads retreated from their gains in June, reported DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One marketplace for spot truckload freight and the DAT iQ analytics service, and Convoy, a leading digital freight network, today announced the amicable settlement of pending legal action between DAT and Convoy:

Truckload freight volumes and spot rates held firm in June while contract rates fell to their lowest points in almost two years, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics today introduced new initiatives to reduce the risk of fraud and double brokering in the industry while delivering the speed, convenience and open marketplace users expect from the DAT One truckload freight network.

Truckload freight volumes declined and national average spot rates for dry van and refrigerated (“reefer”) loads fell for the fourth consecutive month in April, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo – DAT Freight & Analytics today announced plans to exhibit and speak at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023, taking place in Orlando, Fla., from May 8-10, 2023. DAT will offer product demonstrations of its leading DAT iQ freight analytics solutions for shippers at booth #601. To book a meeting, please visit: https://bit.ly/41QVGXv

The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) increased for all three equipment types for the first time since July 2022, but national average spot van and refrigerated (“reefer”) rates plunged to two-and-half-year lows in March, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Truckload freight volumes slipped in February and load-to-truck ratios, which indicate demand for truckload services on the spot market, hit their lowest points since May 2020, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

The DAT Truckload Volume Index hit new highs for January, indicating solid seasonal demand for truckload services, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the industry’s largest online freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

December 2022 was the first month-over-month positive change in spot truckload van and refrigerated freight rates since January, as severe weather and a late surge of holiday goods helped generate demand for capacity, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and the DAT iQ data analytics service.

From new consumer buying patterns to dramatically higher costs for fuel and labor, truckload freight professionals faced fresh challenges in 2022 that have led to a more measured, data-driven approach to 2023, according to a new annual report published by DAT Freight & Analytics.

Food Logistics, the only publication dedicated to the movement of products through the global cold food supply chain, honored DAT Freight & Analytics with its 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers award. The award recognizes technology companies with products that are critical in creating safe, efficient and reliable food and beverage supply chains.

Truckload volumes on the spot market were lower overall but showed relative strength during the latter half of November, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One truckload freight marketplace and the DAT iQ data analytics service.

The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) declined for all three equipment types in September, indicating a muted shipping season ahead of the holidays, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One truckload freight marketplace and the DAT iQ data analytics service.

A new study by DAT Freight & Analytics, North America’s largest truckload freight marketplace, shows that truckers overwhelmingly feel that current public sentiment towards them is negative ahead of the nationwide initiative National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest on-demand freight marketplace and leading provider of data and analytics to the freight and trucking industry, today announced the launch of a new product, the DAT One app.

Truckload freight volumes remained strong in June while pricing on the spot market was weighed down by a growing supply of available capacity, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the DAT One truckload freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Truckload freight volumes retreated and spot-market rates dropped sharply in April, compounding pressure on small trucking companies and independent operators already strained by record fuel prices, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the outindustry’s largest truckload freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Weaker spot market rates and skyrocketing fuel costs in March overshadowed an increase in stronger truckload freight volumes and record-high prices for loads moving under contract, said DAT Freight & Analytics, operators of the industry’s largest truckload freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service.

Truckload freight volumes fell 12.8% while rising fuel surcharges pushed spot rates higher in February, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest truckload freight marketplace and the DAT iQ data analytics service.

DAT Freight & Analytics announced an expanded partnership with Parade through a minority investment that will enable a deeper integration between Parade and North America’s largest freight marketplace. The expanded partnership will build on an existing agreement to enable mutual broker customers to select and price loads on DAT’s load board using Parade’s artificial intelligence. Parade’s adoption of DAT for external truck capacity will provide mutual broker customers with access to: