Peak season fraud: Why fall is a high-risk period
The data backs up what most brokers already feel: Fraud activity climbs in the fall and keeps climbing into the holidays.
Technology in freight: efficiency without compromise
The last three months we’ve highlighted what can go wrong: AI-powered attacks, compromised accounts, smishing texts built to look like
How DAT’s integration ecosystem transforms freight rate intelligence for modern shippers
Article updated with the latest in information on DAT’s freight rate API and freight rate integration for shippers, June 2026
Cybersecurity tip: Summer smishing — don’t get hooked!
You’re mid-day, juggling loads, and a text comes in: “Your DAT account has been flagged. Verify your credentials here to
Cybersecurity: It’s May, let’s talk MFA
Freight brokers move fast. You’re juggling loads, carriers, and customers all at once. The last thing you want slowing you
Here’s what you missed: Proactive driver verification, intermodal rates, and more
On April 28th, DAT’s team of product experts hosted the latest broker Launch & Learn webinar. The session covered new
What’s underneath your freight rate data?
Updated Sept. 15, 2026 Whether you’re a carrier, broker, or shipper, so much about success in trucking comes down to
AI & cybersecurity: What everyone should know
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s actively changing how businesses protect themselves online. Here’s a look
The Carrier Survival Guide: How to protect your margins when diesel won’t stop climbing
Take a look at some strategies and tools to help combat rising diesel costs, from deadhead-reduction strategies to cash flow solutions.
The other side of the rate: Using Shipper Spot Rate to win bids, protect margins, and read the market
For freight brokers, the difference between a profitable quarter and a stressful one often comes down to how quickly you
Carrier identity verification: Why it matters more than ever
Carrier identity impersonation remains one of the most disruptive risks in freight transportation. Organized criminal groups increasingly pose as legitimate
Freight fraud trends to watch this year
Freight operations continue to face increased risk, as cargo theft and fraud schemes grow more sophisticated across the transportation industry.