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

It seems that everywhere you turn these days people are asking to fill out surveys. And we at DAT aren’t any different. What IS different is that we really listen, and truly value your feedback.  Please take a few minutes and check out our survey below.  

Once we compile all of that input, and mix it with our own market, industry, and product expertise, what results is a continually evolving toolset that fits the needs of a modern brokerage.

The perfect venue for us to share all of this is our annual user conference, DATCON. The theme of this year’s event is NEXT! (kind of reminds me of a Seinfeld episode, IYKYK). We have some exciting things in store for you this year, so please find the registration link below, but I’d be quick if I were you – we have a limited number of spots and they’re flying off the shelf. 

To help sweeten the pot, here’s a sweet discount code: LTGtoKC gets you $200 off registration prices. 

If you’d like to bring multiple people from your shop, just reach out to me. The more you bring, the more you save, but you gotta act fast!  See you in Missouri!  

Let’s. Truc*king. Go!

Cheers,

– mike

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. DATCON24 will be held this year on October 22-24, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Whether you’re just getting started, looking to accelerate your growth, or need more efficient ways to respond to market demands, DATCON will have sessions that fit your needs.

The agenda is here, but tickets are running out. Act now and discover why this is the industry’s can’t-miss event:

  • Hear what’s NEXT: Industry leaders and DAT produce experts show you emerging market trends and tools designed to support your business
  • Interactive workshops: Join our product experts for hands-on workshops designed to help you unlock the full potential of your DAT account and tools. Learn tips and tricks for optimizing your workflows and leveraging advanced features to streamline your operations to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table.
  • Customer success stories: Hear from DAT customers who have achieved significant success. Hear how they’ve overcome challenges, increased efficiency, and grown their businesses with DAT.

No matter your stage of growth, we can help. Click below to register. 

Register now

Storm season: How to stay on top of the market when weather events hit

When disruptions occur and major metro areas or shipping routes are impacted by flooding, power outages, fires, or deep freezes, what can you do to lessen the impact to your business, or increase your ability to help your customers in need?

There are a few ways to use DAT Tools to lend a hand:

Read more

Share your feedback on DAT’s analytics offerings 

Customer feedback is an important foundation of our business. With your help, we make stronger products and become a better company. 

So lend us a hand, would ya? Click here to give your feedback. 

Product spotlight: Discover the latest features from DAT

Our product experts at DAT are always listening to customer feedback and turning it into new features and improvements. Curious about the latest product updates? 

Check out the highlights you missed from our latest Launch & Learn webinar, including a demo of the all-new LaneMakers experience in DAT One that helps you find capacity on hard to cover lanes, or find new partners on the lanes you run.

Read the recap here

Catch our latest webinar with TIA 

You face the challenge of making informed decisions amidst fluctuating market conditions. That’s no small feat. 

Our latest webinar with TIA speaks to this. Industry experts delve into the importance of leveraging authoritative data sources like rate and capacity data to make stronger decisions. 

They’ll cover how integrating visual data sets, like maps, and using multiple data references can help you predict market trends, manage lane capacities, and navigate uncertainties.

You’ll hear from:

  • Ben Guggenbiller, Senior Director of Data & Analytics at ODW Logistics
  • Nick Patel, Product Manager at DAT Freight & Analytics

Click below to watch their discussion.

Watch the webinar

Upcoming events

Chattanooga region ENGAGE

Brokers of the Southeast (anyone within 175 miles of Chattanooga) – we are coming to see you! Our team will be on the ground September 3-6, 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. 

Meet with us near Chattanooga

Cybersecurity tip: Straight from Erika Voss, DAT’s Chief Information Security Officer

Want cybersecurity direction from one of our industry’s leaders? Erika Voss, DAT’s CISO specializes in cybersecurity defense for logistics professionals. 

She joined DAT’s own Principal Analyst, Dean Croke, and Group Product Manager, Chad Kennedy, to discuss the current state of fraud in our industry.

Watch their discussion here

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