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New Website Offers Data On Trucking Firms, Shippers, Brokers
Douglas Hayden Courtesy of Data Driven Shipping
Data Driven Shipping, based in San Diego, has launched a website that allows users to download trucking industry data to the program of their choice on their computer or mobile device.
September 3, 2014Loads Decline 1.4% for Week, DAT Reports
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The latest DAT report of posted van, refrigerated and flatbed loads declined 1.4%, and available capacity dipped 0.1%, during the week ended Aug. 23 from the previous week.
August 28, 2014FleetCor Plans $3.45 Bln. Comdata Deal to Add Fuel Card Services for Carriers
Trucking fuel card provider Comdata Inc. has agreed to a $3.45 billion acquisition by FleetCor Technologies Inc., another provider of fuel cards, which intends to expand its North American electronic fleet payment services.
August 18, 2014FleetCor to Buy Comdata for $3.45 Billion
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Trucking fuel card provider Comdata Inc. has agreed to a $3.45 billion acquisition by FleetCor Technologies Inc., another provider of fuel cards, which intends to expand its North American electronic fleet payment services.
August 13, 2014Freight Volume Rises 32% in July
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The latest DAT report of spot freight market activity showed a 32% increase in freight volume in July from last year.
August 8, 2014DAT Report Shows Loads Rise 7.5% for Week
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The latest DAT report of spot truckload load volume showed a 7.5% increase during the week ended Aug. 2 from the previous week.
August 6, 2014Spot Freight Rates Rise to Record, DAT Reports
Spot market freight activity declined in the holiday week ended July 5, but average dry van rates rose to an all-time high, according to the latest DAT Trendlines report.
July 10, 2014Load Boards Show Flat Demand, Higher Rates
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Spot market freight activity is softening modestly on a sequential basis, though rates paid to carriers continue to hit record levels, two load board operators said last week in separate reports.
June 27, 2014DAT Report Shows Loads Rise 51% in April
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The latest DAT report of spot freight market activity showed a 51% increase in freight volume in April from last year.
May 14, 2014DAT Offers Web-Based Freight Brokerage Management System
DAT Solutions said it is offering a Web-based version of its Keypoint freight-brokerage transportation management system for a monthly subscription.
April 8, 2014