DAT iQ Analytics for Shippers
Get a 360° view of the freight market with business intelligence that empowers data-driven decision-making and resilient supply chains.
Take charge of your transportation network.
Watch the video to see how DAT iQ solves key challenges for shippers.
Over 1,400 shippers trust our data to provide the insights they need to confidently make logistics decisions
Why DAT iQ?
Scale, Depth,
and Breadth
- $1.19T in verified freight transaction data
- Unmatched visibility into North American capacity
- Modes: TL, LTL, Intermodal, Ocean
- Equipment types: Flatbed, Dry Van, Temp-Control
Reliability and Accuracy
- Direct, paid freight transaction data – never proxies
- Broadly representative of most industry segments
- Powered by a team of industry experts
average cost savings during sourcing cycles by using DAT to benchmark and negotiate rates.
Make confident, defensible freight decisions
DAT iQ gives transportation leaders the market visibility, benchmarking intelligence, and procurement support to validate rates, optimize spend, and plan with confidence — powered by $1.19T+ in verified freight transactions.
Take control of your freight spend
Compare your network performance against the market with deep, shipper-specific insights and take action when it matters.
- Identify cost savings opportunities across your carrier network
- Anticipate spot premium risks before they hit your budget
- Run smarter sourcing events with intelligence-backed procurement
Rate & Market Visibility
Ensure your rates are in line with the market using lane-level rate and capacity data so every decision starts with a clear, defensible baseline.
Rate Analytics
Market intelligence for smarter rate decisions
- Lane-level rate transparency: Spot and contract data across every lane with DAT RateView
- Forward-looking capacity signals: Anticipate market shifts before they hit your routing guide with the Market Conditions Index
- Smarter carrier negotiations: Enter rate discussions backed by actual transaction data, not estimates
Network Insights & Procurement
Identify where you’re overpaying across your freight network and take action.
Network Analytics
Analysis, benchmarking, and bid execution
- Root cause clarity: Quickly identify outlier lanes, poor compliance, or overpayments
- Market benchmarking: Compare your freight spend against industry peers with DAT Benchmark
- Contract bid execution: Take action on problem lanes with with DAT Contract Bid
- Trend visualization: Track market trends and carrier or lane performance over time
Custom Solutions
DAT’s analytics experts can help you unlock deeper insights — with custom analyses, API integrations, data cleansing and aggregation, and strategic consulting tailored to your business.
Analytics Services
Go further with expert-led data services and integrations that support your unique business needs.
- Custom data analysis: Uncover opportunities with solutions designed around your specific network and operations
- API integration: Connect any DAT product or data feed directly into your existing tech stack
- Expert consulting: Engage DAT data scientists for one-time or recurring strategic engagements
- Partner ecosystem: Extend your capabilities through integrations with leading TMS and procurement platforms including Oracle, Keelvar, Manhattan, and more
DAT iQ Advantages
Full Life Cycle Support
- Reliable market and performance insights across your entire freight decision lifecycle
- DAT iQ team of experts offer personalized guidance
- Off-the-shelf dashboards reduce time-to-value and enable more efficient analysis
Shipper Focus and Expertise
- Trusted by shippers of all industries, from Fortune 10 giants to mid-market and SMB innovators
- 100% actual invoice data, never proxies or modeled estimates
- Resources to keep shippers informed of best practices and industry trends
What our customers are saying
"My experience with DAT iQ"
I use it daily, I like its ability to get real-time data and also the ability to provide efficient and accurate price on freight. It is also a great market benchmark tool. I like that it helps forecast future trends and make proactive decisions. It is also very easy to use. The main problem I have solved is having a quicker decision-making process, Data analysis tools provide actionable insights, aiding in informed decision-making and strategy development. The benefit of this is we can have a better understanding of the market and improve customer experiences.
"Extremely helpful, in-depth insight on market conditions is unparalleled"
Getting an idea on capacity available on potential lanes that we are bidding on is extremely helpful. Especially in areas that we have not run much freight in before.
"Very helpful tool that gives market conditions at a glance"
I like how easy and clear the dashboard is, and how well DAT iQ is integrated with other tools. I never miss the weekly DAT Freight and Analytics update with Ken and everyone. Love the guest speakers and forecasts. DAT iQ helps me to understand the direction of the market and how to plan our business and RFP.
"DAT is the real game changer"
I think is most helpful about DAT is that it is a comprehensive platform that...helps users anticipate future demand, identify potential capacity constraints, and optimize their operations accordingly. DAT offers tools for carrier monitoring and compliance verification. Users can access carrier safety ratings, insurance information, authority details, and other relevant data to ensure they are working with reliable and compliant partners.
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