Start with the question
The fastest way to use DrayTrends is to decide what decision the dashboard needs to support. Volume, lane mix, carrier mix, and port-versus-rail patterns answer different questions.
Common dashboard reads
- Volume trends: understand whether activity is rising, falling, or seasonal.
- Carrier views: compare carrier concentration and partner activity.
- Lane activity: see which routes or gateways are most active.
- Role mix: understand the balance of shippers, forwarders, brokers, consignees, and providers.
Move from trend to action
- 1Identify the signal in the dashboard.
- 2Use DraySearch to inspect the underlying records if needed.
- 3Use DrayPortal or DrayList to find companies connected to the market.
- 4Save or share the relevant view for follow-up.