DAT Fraud Protection Program
Fighting Fraud Together
The DAT Network Integrity Unit manually verifies every new broker account on the DAT One network but battling fraud is a shared responsibility across the entire industry. Here is how DAT demonstrates our commitment:
- Fraud alerts keep you abreast of emerging and evolving threats
- A way to notify the network of threats you’ve encountered
- Fraud-fighting tools like CarrierWatch
Fraud-prevention tools from DAT
Fraud-prevention tools from DAT
Useful resources
Useful resources
Industry tools for fighting fraud
Industry tools for fighting fraud
DAT Fraud-Fighting Tools
Know exactly who you're working with using tools that quickly vet every new business partner.
CarrierWatch
A searchable database of more than a half-million transportation companies; verify/monitor changes in MC authority, safety ratings, insurance status, etc.
DAT Directory
A list of all DAT customers; verify contact info to avoid phishing attempts.
DAT One Tracking
See where shipments are in real time
Invoice Factoring
See which loads are pre-approved for factoring so carriers can get paid within 24 hours.
Useful Resources
Fraud is everywhere, and DAT is committed to arming our industry with the resources needed to fight back.
Useful Resources
Trucking Scams
How brokers and carriers can protect themselves.
Best Defenses
How to protect against phishing and fraud
Fraud Prevention and Awareness Webinar
The latest information on how DAT is protecting our network
DAT Announces Industry’s First AI-powered Identity
Verification Solution to Combat Fraud
Industry Tools for Fighting Fraud
Below are more resources needed to vet carriers and brokers, and take action against fraudsters.
TIA Watchdog
Report problems and alert fellow carriers to potential scams
CISA.gov
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) mitigates the impact of cyberattacks
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The DOT’s FMCSA provides an array of fraud-fighting resources