StartRite: How freight brokers can supercharge their growth

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As a freight broker, you solve problems. When things don’t go according to plan, shippers rely on you to save the day. The crux of your business becomes knowing how to turn that opportunity into growth, and growth into profit.

Modern brokerages are filled to the brim with emerging technology and solutions that help them scale, grow, and compete. Without those tools, new brokerages simply can’t keep up. 

How do you know what tools you need? It’s not easy to sift through the noise and find the right tools that put your business in a position to succeed. The right tools give your business a strong foundation to grow and scale – but you can’t spend a fortune on them. 

To hit the sweet spot of price and functionality for new brokers, we built StartRite, a product bundle built for new brokerages. 

StartRite puts all the essential brokerage tools you need in one place, for one affordable price. You’ll price, grow your network, protect and expand your business, and cover all your bases. Don’t get left in the dust by the big brokerages. StartRite has everything you need to grow and compete.

What do you get with StartRite? 

DAT One

Load boards are essential tools for finding carriers, and a high-quality board provides additional features for workflow, security, and relationship management. With StartRite, you will have access to DAT One, the industry-leading load board, featuring the largest freight network in North America, but it’s so much more: freight tracking, load management, and network maintenance all in one. 

RateView Analytics

Analytics tools play a critical role in guiding pricing decisions. DAT’s RateView tool provides access to data and analytics for 68,000 shipping lanes, helping you to price your shipments accurately using the industry’s largest rate database. With the ability to analyze historical data, you can identify pricing trends and adjust prices accordingly to remain competitive in the market.

CarrierWatch and OnBoard

Carrier vetting is an essential process for verifying carrier credentials, safety records, insurance, and authority to ensure that you are working with safe carriers. StartRite includes DAT’s CarrierWatch tool, which allows you to vet carriers quickly and easily, reducing the risk of working with unsafe carriers. You’ll also get OnBoard, which dramatically reduces the amount of time it takes to get reputable carriers in your network. 

Freight tracking

Freight tracking is key to managing operations effectively, and StartRite provides a robust solution with DAT’s Onboard tool. This tool simplifies the onboarding process for carriers, making it easy for them to provide the necessary information to start working with your brokerage. Additionally, the tool provides real-time shipment location tracking, making it easy for you to monitor shipments and keep your customers informed of their shipment progress.

To grow your freight brokerage, you need access to software that will help you manage operations effectively, provide excellent customer service, and remain competitive in the market. StartRite from DAT offers an all-in-one solution for managing your operations, including load board access, rate analytics tools, carrier vetting, and freight tracking. 

Dedicated success resources 

DAT works to help brokerages thrive and prosper. It’s a complex industry, which is why we have dedicated customer success teams ready to help you navigate your way to profitability. You’ll be paired with an expert who will always advocate for your best interests and help you grow and scale your business. 

Ready to get your brokerage off the ground? Call us at (855)-636-8027.

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