How DAT Tools Help Protect You From Cargo Scams
When you work with a broker or carrier for the first time, you might feel nervous. You could be asking
Rate Forecasting and Analytics in Practice
Want to know tomorrow’s freight rates today? You can make a pretty good prediction based on the daily data from
Where Does Most Cargo Theft Happen?
Compared to 2016, cargo theft dropped by 32% in the second quarter of 2017, according to Keith Lewis, Vice President
8 Numbers That Are Just As Important as the Rate
With DAT RateView, you can compare contract and spot market freight rates on more than 65,000 lanes in North America.
Use Your TMS To Get Through the Capacity Crunch
The following article was condensed from a training session at the 2017 DAT User Conference. Save the date for the
Who is Managing Your Online Reputation?
The DAT Directory includes a company rating system. The system enables carriers to give each broker up to five stars,
How to Get the Most From DAT RateView Reports
DAT RateView already puts a wealth of information at your fingertips, which lets you make quick pricing decisions on the
Find Carriers With Fewer Phone Calls
On average, it takes a broker 7 phone calls to find a qualified carrier, and each call typically takes two
One Way Carriers Can Protect Their Driving Time
Do pilots ever start flying without knowing where they will land? No, and drivers should not drive without a detailed,
How to Choose the Best TMS Software for Freight Brokers
What’s the best transportation management software (TMS) for freight brokers? There are many software vendors to choose from—including a TMS
DAT User Conference: Combining Outside Experts with Inside Expertise
Attendees at last year’s DAT User Conference. A DAT customer called me recently on my cell phone, as he was