Does DAT provide rate information?
DAT provides you with the most accurate rate planning tool in the industry, the Truckload Rate Index.
- Learn what brokers and other shippers are paying in your lanes
- Get rate information for any lane in the country, for contract and spot market freight
- View current rate information, or look at the 13 month history of any lane you choose
Are DAT rate averages accurate?
DAT rates are the most accurate, and are always kept current.
- Spot market freight rates are based on “broker buy” rate agreements, contract rates are based on freight bills
- We do not base rate averages on factoring or bids
- Information for spot market freight is updated daily, contract rates are updated to a monthly average
Can DAT help me manage my carriers?
With the DAT CarrierWatch service, you can set up a personalized list of carriers to monitor.
- Get current CSA safety information, DOT authority, and insurance information for carriers
- Receive email alerts when a carrier’s CSA safety rating, DOT authority, or insurance changes
- View insurance certificates for each carrier company
Can I use DAT so I can find quality carriers?
DAT gives you access to the largest network of carrier companies in the industry.
- Tens of thousands of carriers searching for loads daily
- Use the DAT Directory to find a company you’re interested in working with
- If you can’t find them, request their information, and it will be added to the directory
How else can DAT help me?
DAT is the largest spot freight marketplace in the industry.
- Find and qualify reliable new carriers to develop relationships with
- Find brokers to outsource your logistics needs
- Use our industry trends to benchmark yourself against competitors and the changing marketplace