Overview While still solid, employment growth slowed a bit in June following a downward revision to prior months’ estimates. The unemployment rate ticked up but so did the labor participation...
The contract freight market, a key indicator of the trucking industry’s health, showed signs of life following last month’s 3.6% sequential increase in the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) advanced seasonally...
Efficiency and flexibility are paramount when it comes to logistics. Companies across various industries are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. One strategy...
This is a guest post by Jane Dorsey. As the holiday season approaches, businesses face the challenge of managing increased demand and ensuring that their products reach customers in a...
In a recent meeting of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the group unveiled plans to combat its transportation and logistics sector labor shortages with construction of an...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced the installation of of a Multi-Energy Portal (MEP), a Non-Intrusive Inspection device for commercial vehicles, at the Laredo, Texas Sector Border Patrol on Interstate...
From the kitchen to the pump In our journey toward a lower carbon future, the concept of a circular economy has gained significant momentum as a...
Weak US manufacturing outlook is headwind for H2 truckload market recoveryDemand fundamentals do not signal a substantial uptick in trucking volumes for the second half of the year, meaning a...
Consumer spending Consumer spending adjusted for inflation increased in May, but the gain followed a significant downward revision of prior estimates for January through April. Real consumer spending increased 0.3%...
We believe in caring for drivers. Recently, DAT’s Masters of Freight charity poker tournament brought industry leaders together for a night of fun and fundraising. Winning the tournament came with...
