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From the desk of Mike Weaver, VP of Sales and Partnerships

The Baltimore bridge collapse proved – at great cost – what we already knew: our industry is a complex, sporadic web of interactions that can be difficult to navigate. 

Below, you’ll find examples of DAT tools that make that navigation simpler. You’ll see demos of Market Conditions Index (MCI) and discussions about how to use tools like LaneMakers to pivot out of uncertainty with confidence.

DATCON 2024: NEXT

Be the driving force in logistics

DATCON is where the industry decides its future. Every year, DAT users gather for one of transportation’s premier events. This year DATCON24 will be held on October 22-24, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. The two-day conference features inspiring keynote addresses, high-profile sessions with industry experts, hands-on product training, and endless networking opportunities.

You will gain knowledge and insights to propel your business into its next chapter. With unique programming tracks based on where you are in your journey, you’ll go home with myriad ways to succeed and prosper. 

Want a major early bird discount to DATCON? Click below to unlock a special ticket price of $895 (a $600 savings off the full price). But don’t wait too long, this offer expires on May 31st, 2024.

Secure my DATCON discount

Product spotlight: Market Conditions Index (MCI)

We built our Market Conditions Index for unpredicatable events similar to the Baltimore bridge incident. With MCI, brokers get a 360-degree view of the freight marketplace. Around the industry, it’s characterized as the definitive metric for truckload supply and demand. It highlights seasonality shifts, geographically normalized search and post behavior, and accounts for inbound and outbound volume – it’s a broker’s best friend.

See how MCI helps brokers

Success story: How DAT helped RTS boost their analytics strategy

The power of the data within the DAT iQ platform isn’t simply looking up a market rate on our web portal. The real power is how our customers use that data to answer deeper questions to make big leaps in their pricing strategies. DAT iQ and our Analytics Services team are here to support you. We’ll collaborate with you to build a custom solution, like we did with Reliable Transportation Solutions. Their story is a great example to organations everywhere about how far data and analytics can take you. 

Read the RTS story here  

How safe is your business from fraud and cyber threats?

DAT has you covered with a simple five step checklist to help shore up your online security, vet your carriers, and keep your customers’ freight safe.

Download the checklist now  

Upcoming events

Broker Launch and Learn

Tune in to our next Launch & Learn webinar, featuring an in-depth look at DAT’s product suite. Get demos of the latest features from our product team, and learn more about DAT’s existing solutions that can help you optimize your business. 

The next session is Wednesday, April 24, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. MT. Our experts will cover topics including:

  • A full demo training of the DAT One platform
  • How to make clearer decisions for your business with DAT iQ Market Conditions
  • Upcoming enhancements related to RateView Analytics from DAT iQ
  • Live Q&A with DAT experts

Speakers:

  • Lia Elias, Product Marketing, Session Moderator
  • Nick Patel, Product Manager, DAT iQ
  • Cole Hytjan, Product Manager, DAT iQ
  • Jaime Salazar, Senior Product Manager, Freight Matching Web, DAT One

Secure your spot today by clicking below. We’ll see you there!

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DAT Engage – Chicago 

Chicago – we are coming to see you! Our team will be on the ground June 11-13 meeting with our customers and running personalized product training throughout the region. Want us to come to your office? Make sure we don’t miss you by filling out the form at the link below. If you’ve got questions, reach out to your account manager. 

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Webinar with TIA

Save your spot and join us for our next webinar with TIA to discover DAT’s latest product feature releases. The next session is entitled Unleashing the Power of Data in Your Freight Brokerage Journey. Join us as we look into market dynamics and how to adapt and thrive in this ever-changing landscape. Experts will share lessons learned to help you enhance your business operations.

Featured speakers

  • Tamir Dov, Senior Product Manager, DAT
  • Justin Wallace, Director of Analytics, Reliable Transportation Solutions (RTS)

Date: May 15

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EDT 

Register now  

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