DAT Freight Focus: Truckload Freight Trends and Market Outlook for 2026
Grab a copy of our annual report and explore freight industry trends and logistics market insights that will shape transportation in 2026.
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DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 249 million freight matches and a database of $110 billion of market transactions.
The power of DAT + GoodShip
What happens when a freight orchestration platform like GoodShip can harness the power of DAT’s data? Confident benchmarking, fast, simple workflows, decisions backed by data, and efficiency like never before.
Seamlessly access DAT insights in your workflow
Streamline your freight strategy with embedded DAT benchmarking, rate, and market intelligence directly inside leading TMS, sourcing, and planning platforms.
Build smarter freight workflows with DAT APIs
Integrate real-time rates, benchmarks, and analytics into your systems to make every decision data-driven.
Product Sheet: Know Who You’re Working With
Build a smarter, more efficient network with DAT One’s Carrier Management Suite.
Infographic: Maximize Margins with a Clear View of the Market
Shipper Spot Rate can help your team figure out where they’re leaving margin on the table. How can your business benefit from a 360-degree view of the market?
Guide: Your Future is Built on Trust
How to forge carrier partnerships that fuel long-term growth.
Checklist: Is it time for a TMS?
There’s a point in every brokerage when you’ve outgrown your current tools. Asking the right questions is essential.
White Paper: How to Know It’s Time for a TMS
You may be ready to invest in a TMS and not know it. We’ll walk you through the decision.
Securing your fleet: Best practices for fuel card security
Fuel cards help carriers control costs and track spending, but without proper safeguards, they can expose a business to fraud and misuse. Understanding common risks and prevention methods is key to protecting your operations.
Turn your freight data into a competitive advantage
Shippers collect more freight data than ever, but many aren’t using it effectively. With the right strategy, you can turn raw numbers into insights that cut costs, improve carrier performance, and strengthen your supply chain.
What’s next for freight? How shippers can use data to prepare
Freight may seem unpredictable, but the right data reveals patterns that help you stay ahead. By leveraging historical trends, real-time insights, and predictive analytics, shippers can make proactive decisions to optimize procurement, budgeting, and network strategies.