Trucking Industry Glossary
Transportation professionals have their own language, and if you’re new to the industry, you may feel a little lost. That why we’ve put together this list words that are commonly used in the trucking industry.
DAT Carrier Select – DAT iQ Shipper Solutions
High-level overview of DAT Carrier Select™ software, the most recent addition to the DAT iQ network analytics solutions for shippers.
Success Story: “Thanks to DAT CarrierWatch, I Can Sleep at Night”
Midwestern Transit doubled carrier management efficiency.
APIs
Get insights from DAT’s award-winning products and tools delivered straight to your Transportation Management System (TMS) using our APIs.
How to Start a Freight Brokerage
Although many shippers have contracts with trucking companies to transport their goods, a significant amount of truck transport in North America is handled by freight brokers. A freight broker is an intermediary between a shipper who has goods to transport and a carrier who has capacity to move that freight.
Hot Shot Trucking Startup Guide
In this guide, Alex Smith will take you through the steps of how to start a hot shot trucking business and offer some useful tips on how to run a successful hot shot trucking business.
Start Up Guide: How to Become a Truck Dispatcher
Becoming a truck dispatcher starts with learning industry basics, regulations, and logistics. Build strong communication skills to coordinate loads and negotiate rates effectively. Gain hands-on experience through training programs or by working with an established dispatcher. Finally, get the right tools and software to manage operations efficiently.
Product Sheet: DAT Broker TMS – Optional Modules
Streamline the tasks critical to your brokerage.
