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News Archive
 

 General Rate Increase Announced 
 New Modesto Location Opened in Northern California - 01/08/08
 Central California Service Expands With New Fresno Location - 08/03/07
 
 General Rate Increase Announced - 04/01/07
 Sally Beauty Company Names DATS Quality Carrier of the Year - 01/11/07
 New Green River, Utah Facility Completed - 09/01/06
 General Rate Increase Announced - 04/05/06
 New Partnership in the Northwest Delivers Peace of Mind - 03/20/06
 Grand Opening Announced for Our New Grand Junction Colorado Facility - 09/12/05
 
  General Rate Increase Announced 
  New Division - DATS Distribution Opens 
  Interactive Web Services Expanded
  Service Center Opened in San Bernardino, CA  
  General Rate Increase Announced
  Service Center Acquired in Boise, ID
  Service Center Acquired in Tucson, AZ
  Rate Increase Announced
  New Bill of Lading and Interactive Service Introduced
  Interactive Transit Time Calculator Available
  Interactive Website Launched
  New Service Center/Expanded Service Area in Eastern Wa.
  New Base Rates Available for Download
  Rate Increase Announced
  New Base Rates Available for Download
  Pasco Washington Service Center Opens
  Rate Change Announcement
  New Site Design for 2001
  Service to Western Colorado Expands
  On-Line Tracking is Available to all Current DATS Customers
  Grand Opening Planned for New Phoenix and AZ Regional Offices
  Farmington, NM Terminal Opens
  The Pic's are in of the NEW Hurricane, UT office
 

General Rate Increase Announced
April 1, 2007
Hurricane, UT

DATS Trucking will implement a general rate increase of 5.25% to the DATS500 base rates effective April 16, 2007.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application will be made available from our Interactive Website on or before April 16th. Our interactive rate quote program will be updated as we implement this change on April 16th. As in the past, rates into and out of the Averitt Express service area are also included as part of the new PC rating application. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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Sally Beauty Company Names DATS Quality Carrier of the Year
January 11, 2007
Reno, NV

Sally Beauty Company has named DATS Trucking, Inc. their 2006 Quality Carrier of the year. This award represents a successful partnership that has only been realized through the relationship of both DATS and Sally Beauty employees. We've enjoyed this relationship for the past few years and look forward to many more years of future successes.

"This great honor was made possible because of a huge team effort." –Don Ipson, President & CEO DATS Trucking, Inc.

 
Pictured left to right:  Scott Kelsey-DATS, Dave Jenner-DATS, Danny Ipson-DATS,
Candace Brinsko-DATS,
Dennis Kolwey-Sally Beauty, Jeff Davidson-DATS,
Cory Brennan-Sally Beauty, Kevin Osbourn-Sally Beauty

 

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New Green River, Utah Facility Completed
September 1, 2006
Hurricane, UT

Construction was recently completed on our new facility in Green River, Utah. Operations begin there on Tuesday September 5th. This new facility will support our growth in the Green River area and represents our long term commitment to the businesses of Green River, Price, and Moab and the surrounding Utah communities.

New location Details:
2210 E Elgin Ave.
Green River, UT 84525
Phone (435)
564-8834
Fax (435) 564-8829

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General Rate Increase Announced
April 05, 2006
Hurricane, UT

DATS Trucking will implement a general rate increase of 5% to the DATS500 base rates effective May 1, 2006. This increase includes a restructure of selected markets and weight brackets.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application will be made available from our Interactive Website on or before May 1st. Our interactive rate quote program will be updated as we implement this change on May 1st. As in the past, rates into and out of the Averitt Express service area are also included as part of the new PC rating application. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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New Partnership in the Northwest Delivers Peace of Mind
March 20, 2006
Hurricane, UT

We are proud to announce a change in our partnership service into Oregon and Washington. These States will now be served by Peninsula Truck Lines. Since 1951, Peninsula Truck Lines has been delivering "excellence in every transaction"  to customers throughout the Northwest. Peninsula is recognized in the Northwest for an uncompromising commitment to their customers and unparalleled service excellence. This new partnership unites two companies with similar goals and guiding business principles. Together were working to deliver peace of mind to our customers.

For contact information, transit times, and more, please visit www.peninsulatruck.com.

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Grand Opening Announced for Our New Grand Junction Colorado Facility
September 12, 2005
Hurricane, UT

Construction was recently completed on our new facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. We will begin operations in this new facility on October 3rd and a Grand Opening cook out is planned for October 5th. This new facility will support our growth in the Grand Junction area and represents our long term commitment to the businesses of Grand Junction and the surrounding communities.

New location Details:

2312 Grand Park Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone (970)243-6300
Fax (970)243-6199  

 

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General Rate Increase Announced
Hurricane, UT

DATS Trucking will implement a general rate increase of 5.4% to the DATS500 base rates effective March 10, 2008.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application and our interactive rate quote inquiry will be updated as we implement this change on March 10th. As in the past, rates into and out of the Averitt Express service area are also included as part of the new PC rating application. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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 New Modesto Location Opened in Northern California
January 8, 2008
Hurricane, UT

As part of our ongoing effort to improve service and coverage in the Western States we recently relocated our Merced, CA facility to Modesto. This new facility provides us with additional capacity to grow and the location brings us closer to our customer base.

New Location Details:
1443 Lone Palm Ave.
Modesto, CA 95351
Phone (209) 524-8359
Fax (
209) 524-5907

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Central California Service Expands With New Fresno Location
August 3, 2007
Hurricane, UT

 Our newest location opened today in Fresno, CA. This new location brings us closer to our customers in Fresno County and is a part of our ongoing effort to improve service and coverage in the Western States.

New Location Details:
2581 S. Sunland Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725

Phone (559) 264-2694

Fax (559) 264-2934

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General Rate Increase Announced
May 10, 2005
Hurricane, UT

DATS Trucking will implement a general rate increase in the DATS500 base rates effective June 1, 2005 of 5.95%. This increase does not apply to the 20,000 pound and higher weight brackets.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application will be made available soon after this increase for download and our interactive rate quote program will be updated as we implement this change on June 1st. As we did last year, rates into and out of the Averitt Express service area are also included as part of the new PC rating application. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

 

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New Division - DATS Distribution Opens
January 3, 2005
Hurricane, UT

With the growth in our pool distribution, warehousing, and consolidation services, DATS Distribution was opened on January 3rd. New dedicated distribution facilities in Salt Lake City and Phoenix support our current customer base in this market and represent our commitment to growth. These facilities allow us to provide additional handling and warehousing services that compliment our extensive transportation portfolio.

If you would like to know more about the services we offer, please contact us.

 

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Interactive Web Services Expanded
October 21, 2004
Hurricane, UT

Thanks to the feedback of our customers, we are happy to announce the following improvements to our website:

– Expanded transit information information using the PRO Track tool.
– Tracing by Interline PRO using the PRO Track tool.
– Downloadable Account Statements (log-in required).

The PRO Track tool is generally available to all visitors of our website and If you are currently a DATS customer and would like to obtain a login to our site, you can request one by filling out the form at this link. You will receive an email message back with instructions for getting started.  If you would like to become a DATS customer please contact our Sales Department for assistance.

 

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Service Center Opened in San Bernardino, CA.
October 21, 2004
Hurricane, UT

Operations began in our new San Bernardino California facility on October 11th. This new facility was purchased and renovated to accommodate our growth in the Inland Empire. We've grown from a 20 door facility to 40 doors on 6+ acres. This facility will support our growth in the Inland Empire area and our long term commitment to businesses and the surrounding communities.

New location Details:

345 S. Allen St.
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone (909) 806-4200
Fax (909) 806-4219

San Bernardino California Office

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Rate Increase Announced
July 1, 2004
Hurricane, UT

DATS Trucking will implement a general rate increase in the DATS500 base rates effective July 12, 2004. The overall impact of this rate increase is 5.5%. Additional restructuring in selected lanes will also be part of this increase.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application will be made available soon after this increase for download and interactive rate quote program will be updated as we implement this change on the 12th. Rates into and out of the Averitt Express service area are also included as part of the new PC rating application. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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New Service Center Acquired in Boise, ID
June 1, 2004
Hurricane, UT

We've expanded!  Through the purchase and renovation of a larger facility, we've grown from 10 doors in a shared facility to 24 doors on 4.75 acres. This facility was acquired in May of this year and renovations were completed in time to begin operation today. This facility will support our growth in the Boise area and our long term commitment to businesses of Boise and the surrounding communities.

New location Details:

665 W Amity Rd
Boise, ID, 83705
Phone (208) 331-0295
Fax (208) 331-0360    

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New Service Center Acquired in Tucson, AZ
November 1, 2003
Hurricane, UT

Although this announcement was delayed, we want to let you know that we've expanded our Tucson operations through the purchase and renovation of a larger facility. This expansion brought us from 8 doors in a shared facility to 21 doors on 4 acres. This facility was acquired in May of this year and renovations were completed in time to begin operation in the new facility on June 25th. This facility will support our growth in the Tucson area and our long term commitment to businesses of Tucson and the surrounding communities.

New location Details:
3350 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone (520)792-0648
Fax (520)622-3799



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New Bill of Lading and Interactive Service Introduced
February 20, 2003
Hurricane, UT

Your feedback and suggestions produced the two newest features now available from our website. The first feature is a 'fill-able' Bill of Lading available under the Forms link. You can fill this Bill of Lading out right on the screen. Move through the fields using your mouse or the TAB key and once you're done, just print two copies and you're ready for our driver.

The second application is available to users with a login to our Interactive website. They can test out our Quote to Bill application that allows users to turn a rate quote into a filled Bill of Lading. This application is in it's final development stages and we're looking for your help in wrapping up the details.

If you are currently a DATS customer and would like to obtain a login to our site, you can request one by filling out the form at this link
. You will receive an email message back with instructions for getting started.  If you would like to become a DATS customer please contact our Sales Department or assistance.

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New Interactive Transit Time Calculator Available
February 5, 2003
Hurricane, UT

The newest feature of our website was launched today. This new feature allows all customers to calculate transit times based on origin and destination ZIP Codes. A ZIP Code search tool is also available within this new tool. this tool is available to from the Interactive portion of our website

This feature adds to the list of available interactive tools available from our website. Users with a login to our site have these interactive tools available to them:
 - Shipment Tracking
         - Tracking using date ranges
         - Tracking using P.O. & Shipper Numbers
         - Downloadable Service Reports (in .csv format)
         - Summary Detail Reporting
 - Transit Time Calculator
 - Rate Quotes (customized to your individual pricing program with DATS)
 - Rate Quote History Lookup
 - On-Line Pickup Request
 - View Account Balance Summary and Detail
 - Access to Downloadable rating software

If you would like to obtain a login to our site, you can request one by filling out the form at this link. You will receive an email message back with instructions for getting started.  

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New Interactive Website Launched
August 5, 2002
Hurricane, UT

Our new interactive website launched today. Several new features are available to you as part of this new addition. Some of these new features are rate quotes, pickup requests, rate quote history lookup, report downloads, and links to document images. If you already have a login, it will work on our new site. If you would like to obtain a login to our site, please email us: your name, company name, address, & phone number. You will receive an email message back with instructions for getting started.  

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Rate Increase Announced
July 1, 2003
Hurricane, UT

The DCP Carrier Group will implement a general rate increase in the DCP500 base rates effective July 14, 2003. The overall impact of this rate increase within the DATS Trucking service area is 5.98%. Additional restructuring in selected lanes will also be part of this increase.

For registered users of our website, a copy of our updated PC rating application will be made available soon after this increase for download and interactive rate quote program will be updated as we implement this change on the 14th. If you are interested in obtaining a login to our website, please register here.

This increase is necessary to offset growth in the costs of insurance, equipment, wages and benefits. This will make it possible for the DCP Carrier Group to continue to provide the Quality Service that our customers have come to expect and rely on in the LTL Regional market that we serve.

 If you have any questions about this change in our base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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New Base Rates Available for Download
Sept 12, 2001
Hurricane, UT

As previously announced, beginning September 17, 2001 DATS Trucking, Inc. becomes a member of the Pacific Inland Tariff Bureau and party to the DCP-500 rate tariff. This change in base rates allows us to better align the DATS/Condor/Priority Carrier Group by providing a single set of base rates, both intrastate and interstate, across our entire service area. This move also allows us to provide our customers with an Windows®  based rating program that includes bill of lading generation, rate sheet processing, and more.

This program is now available for download when you login to our site. To obtain a User ID and Password, you must first be a current DATS/Condor/Priority customer and email us: your name, company name, address, and phone number.  We will process your request as quick as possible.

We appreciate your business and look forward to meeting your service needs. If you have any questions about this change in base rates or would like to order a copy of our new rates on CD or floppy disk, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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Pasco Washington Service Center Opens
Aug. 20, 2001
Seattle, WA

The newest facility in the DATS/Condor/Priority Carrier Group was opened today in Pasco, Washington. This addition to our coverage area improves service to overnight from Boise, ID to the following cities in Washington: Benton City, College Place, Kennewick, Kiona, Lowden, Pasco, Prosser, Richland, Touchet, West Richland, Walla Walla, and Wallula. We're proud to continue improved service in this area and look forward to better serve needs in Central Washington. If you have any questions about this change in service, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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Rate Change Announcement
Aug. 17, 2001
Hurricane, UT

Effective September 17, 2001 DATS Trucking, Inc. will become a member of the Pacific Inland Tariff Bureau and party to the DCP-500 rate tariff. This change in rates will allow us to better align the DATS/Condor/Priority Carrier Group by providing a single set of base rates, both intrastate and interstate, across our entire service area. This move will also allow us to provide our customers with an Windows®  based rating program that will includes bill of lading generation and more.

We appreciate your business and look forward to meeting your service needs. If you have any questions about this change in base rates or would like to order a copy of our new rate disk, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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New Site Design for 2001
Dec. 29, 2000
Phoenix, AZ

In an effort to make it easier to find just what you're looking for quickly, we've completely redesigned our site. This new design is intended to make your life easier. Our new site requires that your are using a browser that has Java Script capabilities and that these are enabled through your security settings. If you have any problem with site navigation, please contact us.

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Service to Western Colorado Expands
Nov. 9, 2000
Hurricane, UT

With the addition of the Grand Junction Service Center, service to and from Western Colorado has expanded. Colorado cities served by this new expansion include: Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango, Cortez, Dolores, Dove Creek, Hesperus, Mancos, Marvel, Towac, Black Hawk, Orchard, Montrose, Austin, Cedaredge, Cory, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Olathe, Paonia, Somerset, Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, Glade Park, Loma, Mack, Palisade, Whitemark, Collbran, De Beque, Parachute, Mesa, Molina, Rifle, and Silt.

Transit times to and from the Grand Junction facility are excellent. Overnight schedules run between Grand Junction and both Salt Lake City, UT and Denver, CO. For more information on transit times in specific lanes, please contact us.

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Grand Junction, CO to Open October 16th!
Oct. 4, 2000
Hurricane, UT

Our newest facility opened in Grand Junction Colorado October 16th. This new facility will bring improved transit times and a local point of contact for customers in this area. More details on transit times will be made available in the very near future.   For more information on transit times, available services, or facility information, please contact us.

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New Facilities Announced for Fall 2000
Sept. 8, 2000
Phoenix, AZ

New facilities for Grand Junction, Colorado and Gallup, New Mexico were announced today. Due to open late this Fall, these new facilities will increase our coverage and ability to provide timely service in these areas. For more information on transit times, available services, or facility information, please contact us.

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Pro Track Service Now On-Line
July 31, 2000
Phoenix, AZ

We've added the ability for you to quickly get the 'skinny' on shipments moving through our system. Simply enter the PRO number you would like information on and click the 'go' button for the details. There is no login required so try it out today.

If you need more powerful ways to search, please click the login button at the top of this page and then follow the on-screen instructions. With a login you will be able to track by PO, Bill of Lading, or by date range.

More services are in the works and we would love to hear any suggestions for improvements or new services.

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General Rate Increase Announced
July 31, 2000
Denver, CO

The Rocky Mountain Tariff Bureau announced a general rate increase of 5.2% on all base rates and 2% on base minimum charges. The increase will be effective September 1, 2000. DATS Trucking will participate in this increase with a 5.2% increase on all base rates and absolute minimum charges in all lanes. If you have any questions or comments about this increase, please contact your local sales representative.

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New Overnight Services Announced
September 24, 1999
Salt Lake City, UT

The addition of the Farmington, NM Terminal is opening with a bang! In our research of Farmington, we found that local businesses were looking for improved transit times in and out of the Farmington area. DATS responded today with the formal announcement of an overnight schedule between Salt Lake City, UT and Albuquerque, NM. This new express schedule will provide overnight service from *Northern Utah to the Farmington and Albuquerque areas. It will also provide overnight service outbound from the Farmington area to Salt Lake City. This new service begins on Monday, Sept. 27th.

To try this new service out or for more information, please contact your local Service Center.
* Utah cities included in this service are: Salt Lake City, Cedar City, Richfield, Nephi, and communities near these cities. Please contact your local Service Center for details.

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New Facility Opened in Denver, Colorado
May 8, 2000
Commerce City, CO

Long-awaited direct service to Colorado began today with the opening of our Commerce City facility. This new facility will not only serve the metro Denver area but the entire I-25 corridor from Ft. Collins to Pueblo. For more information on transit times, available services, or facility information, please contact us.

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New Service Center/Expanded Service Area in Eastern Wa.
July 31, 2002
Seattle, WA

Our newest Service Center in Yakima, WA is now open for service and will be servicing the Yakima Valley and into the Wenatchee Valley areas.  In addition we have also begun new direct service to Moses Lake and Othello, WA from our Pasco, WA Service Center as well as new direct service to Lewiston, ID, Moscow, ID, Pullman, WA and Clarkston, WA from our Spokane, WA Service Center.

If you have any questions about this change in service, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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New Base Rates Available for Download
July  31, 2002
Hurricane, UT

An updated version (effective 01 August 2002) of our PC rating software is now available for download when you login to our site. To obtain a User ID and Password, you must first be a current DATS/Condor/Priority customer and email us: your name, company name, address, and phone number.  We will process your request as quick as possible.

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Rate Increase Announced
July 15, 2002
Hurricane, UT

The DCP Carrier Group will implement an increase in the DCP 500 rates effective August 1, 2002. The General rate increase to be taken is 5.95% and some brackets have been restructured. This will apply on all class rated intrastate and interstate shipments.  

This increase is necessary to offset higher costs in the insurance, equipment, wages and benefits. This will make it possible for the DCP Carrier Group to continue to provide the Quality Service that our customers have come to expect and rely on in the LTL Regional market that we serve.

We appreciate the past business we have enjoyed from our customers and look forward to a continued partnership with them in the future. If you have any questions about this change in base rates, please contact your local account representative or our nearest terminal location.

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