On this edition of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics and VP of Strategy & Corporate Development at DAT Freight & Analytics, to break down one of the biggest drivers of trucking demand: housing.

Ken explains how the housing market directly shapes freight movement across America, from lumber and construction materials to appliances and furniture, and why “it’s all built by housing” when it comes to trucking analytics.

We explore:

How housing starts affect freight demand

The trends DAT is seeing in truckload volumes and capacity

Why drivers and carriers should keep a close eye on housing data

What this means for the future of the trucking economy

Whether you’re an owner-operator, fleet manager, or industry watcher, this is a conversation pack ...