{"id":22287,"date":"2024-12-12T06:56:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.dat.com\/resources\/?p=22287"},"modified":"2025-06-16T03:47:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:47:17","slug":"dat-iq-actionable-data-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/dat-iq-actionable-data-insights","title":{"rendered":"DAT iQ benchmark: Transform data into operational insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22287\" class=\"elementor elementor-22287\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d5a439 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d5a439\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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uaelbtn--skin-flat\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-share-btn__icon\" aria-label=\"Share on email\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f38149e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f38149e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In modern shipping operations, data is not just an asset\u2014it&#8217;s a necessity. Shippers are constantly bombarded with vast amounts of information, from <a href=\"\/solutions\/truck-freight-rates\">freight rates<\/a> and transit times to carrier performance metrics and market trends. This data is crucial for maintaining efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitiveness in an industry where margins can be thin and customer expectations high.<\/p><p>However, raw data in its unprocessed form, can be overwhelming and difficult to interpret. The key to unlocking its potential is having the right tools and processes in place to convert this data into meaningful insights. With <a href=\"\/benchmark-analytics\">DAT iQ Benchmark<\/a>, shippers can turn raw data into strategic decisions that not only address current operational challenges but also help anticipate future opportunities. This capability is what makes DAT iQ Benchmark an indispensable tool for any shipper looking to optimize their operations in today&#8217;s data-driven environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a5c2e34 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a5c2e34\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-211b162c\" data-id=\"211b162c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1509e904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1509e904\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The role of data in shipper operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7939dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d7939dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shippers must navigate through a variety of different data types, such as costs, performance metrics, and market trends. Each of these data types provides unique insights crucial for operations including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Cost data:<\/strong> This includes freight rates, fuel costs, and other operational expenses. Understanding cost data is essential for budgeting, pricing strategies, and financial planning. It helps shippers identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profit margins.<\/li><li><strong>Performance metrics:<\/strong> These measure the efficiency and effectiveness of shipping operations, which include delivery times, carrier reliability, and service quality. <a href=\"\/benchmark-analytics\">Monitoring performance<\/a> metrics allows shippers to assess their operational efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and enhance customer satisfaction.<\/li><li><strong>Market trends:<\/strong> Market data encompasses industry trends, demand fluctuations, and competitive analysis. Staying updated with market trends enables shippers to anticipate changes, adjust their strategies accordingly, and stay competitive in a dynamic market environment.<\/li><\/ul><p>But data collection is just the first step. The real challenge lies in <a href=\"\/rateview\">analyzing this data<\/a> to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations that can inform strategic decisions. This involves advanced data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and powerful visualization tools. These technologies can process large datasets quickly and accurately, providing shippers with real-time insights that are essential for making quick decisions backed by robust data.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f04f49 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f04f49\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e55a66\" data-id=\"6e55a66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fba011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fba011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service offerings: Turn data into action with DAT iQ Benchmark<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f47b780 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f47b780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DAT iQ Benchmark is designed to bridge the gap between data collection and actionable insights, enabling shippers to transform raw data into strategic decisions. The platform&#8217;s comprehensive suite of features ensures that shippers can not only gather and analyze data but also apply it effectively to optimize their operations. Here\u2019s a closer look at how DAT iQ Benchmark accomplishes this:<\/p><h3>AI-powered rate engine<\/h3><p>The AI-powered rate model at the core of DAT iQ Benchmark uses advanced algorithms to deliver accurate, real-time rate insights. Continuously processing vast datasets from multiple sources, the model ensures the data driving the visualizations is up-to-date and reliable. These visualizations provide shippers with actionable insights, simplifying and streamlining the <a href=\"\/resources\/ultimate-guide-in-depth-look-shipper-rfp-best-practices\">Request for Proposal (RFP) process<\/a>.<\/p><p>By using data-driven visualizations, shippers can efficiently evaluate rates and make informed decisions during the RFP process, leading to more competitive bidding, better carrier selection, and ultimately, cost savings and improved service levels.<\/p><h3>Custom data manipulation tools<\/h3><p>DAT iQ Benchmark\u2019s custom data manipulation tools provide shippers with the flexibility to tailor data analysis to their specific needs. These tools allow for sophisticated data filtering, aggregation, and transformation, enabling shippers to derive deeper insights from their data.<\/p><p>For instance, ensuring adherence to routing guides is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and consistency. DAT iQ Benchmark&#8217;s real-time data and analytics facilitate the enforcement of <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-monitor-routing-guide-performance\">routing guides<\/a> by providing up-to-date information on <a href=\"\/dat-carrier-select\">carrier performance<\/a> and route efficiency. This helps shippers avoid costly deviations and ensures that shipments are handled by the most suitable carriers.<\/p><h3>Advanced data visualization capabilities<\/h3><p>Effective data visualization is essential for making complex data comprehensible and actionable. DAT iQ Benchmark offers advanced data visualization capabilities that transform raw data into intuitive, easy-to-understand visual formats. These visualizations enable shippers to quickly grasp key insights and trends. Plus, this comprehensive view enables shippers to identify the <a href=\"\/solutions\/transportation-procurement\">best procurement strategies<\/a>, negotiate better rates, and select carriers that offer the optimal balance of cost and service quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc133df elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc133df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-66bd49d\" data-id=\"66bd49d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1798c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc1798c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reliability metrics: Improve shipper operations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6819fde elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6819fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DAT iQ Benchmark\u2019s reliable and accurate data plays a key role in helping shippers improve their day-to-day operations. By providing real-time information, the platform allows shippers to make smarter, faster decisions across all aspects of their business. Whether selecting the right carrier, optimizing shipping routes, or managing costs, DAT iQ Benchmark gives shippers the insights they need to run more efficiently. With access to precise data, shippers can also anticipate potential challenges and act quickly to avoid disruptions, ensuring smoother and more reliable operations.<\/p><h3>Cost reductions<\/h3><p>One of the main benefits of using DAT iQ Benchmark is the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions that improve cost management and operational efficiency. The platform provides advanced insights into transportation costs and network performance by comparing your data to industry benchmarks. With powerful AI-driven rate models, shippers can better understand market trends, optimize procurement strategies, and streamline RFP processes. DAT iQ Benchmark also helps shippers identify areas for improvement and spot business drivers, enabling smarter budgeting and more effective long-term planning. This ensures shippers stay competitive while maintaining cost control.<\/p><h3>Improved service levels<\/h3><p>Enhancing service delivery is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. DAT iQ Benchmark helps shippers achieve this by offering insights from historical data that support better planning and execution. By analyzing past performance and market trends, shippers can identify potential areas for improvement and make informed decisions to minimize disruptions and ensure timely deliveries. Detailed performance metrics also allow shippers to continuously monitor and refine their processes, addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies to enhance overall service quality.<\/p><h3>Increased efficiency<\/h3><p>DAT iQ Benchmark can significantly boost operational efficiency by streamlining transportation and procurement processes. The platform automates routine data analysis, replacing manual tasks with advanced analytics, allowing teams to focus on more strategic activities. With precise insights into historical performance and market trends, businesses can avoid costly overages, mitigate risks, and optimize their procurement strategies. The platform also helps reduce the need for additional personnel, further improving efficiency while delivering high-quality insights. By using a single source of truth, transportation teams and cross-functional partners can make faster, more informed decisions, directly enhancing productivity and cost management across the business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d5dd41f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5dd41f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dfb786\" data-id=\"7dfb786\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4130c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc4130c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Support and resources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96a4924 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96a4924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To help shippers maximize the value of DAT iQ Benchmark, the platform provides comprehensive support and resources designed to ensure smooth implementation and optimal use. From initial setup to everyday application, users receive expert guidance to fully leverage the platform\u2019s capabilities.<\/p><p>Shippers gain exclusive access to valuable resources, including the invite-only Shipper Summit at DATCON, DAT\u2019s annual user conference, and the Shipper Roundtable, a monthly virtual discussion led by industry leaders. These events offer shippers a chance to connect, share best practices, and learn from experts.<\/p><p>Additional benefits include the Signal Report, a monthly overview of the state of freight, and frequent market updates delivered via newsletters and live sessions. Together, these resources ensure that shippers stay informed and continue to optimize their operations with the latest insights and expert support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a307d0 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a307d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-narrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd0f139\" data-id=\"dd0f139\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ee8673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ee8673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transform shipper operations with DAT iQ Benchmark<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa3a50f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa3a50f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DAT iQ Benchmark turns the complexity of raw data into actionable insights, driving substantial improvements in shipper operations. By embracing this powerful tool, shippers can achieve cost reductions, enhance service levels, and increase operational efficiency.<\/p><p>Experience the transformative impact of DAT iQ Benchmark by <a href=\"\/benchmark-analytics\">exploring our platform with a demo today<\/a>. 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https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_287295724-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_287295724-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/shipper_case_study_stats_summary\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow transportation intelligence pays off for shippers\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/shipper_case_study_stats_summary\" aria-label=\"Read more about How transportation intelligence pays off for shippers\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tLEARN MORE   <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24710 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/shipper_solutions_finance_cfo\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1716\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24711\" alt=\"shipping costs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1.png 1716w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shipping-costs-1-1536x886.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1716px) 100vw, 1716px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/shipper_solutions_finance_cfo\" >\n\t\t\t\tDAT for Finance Leaders: Why your organization needs DAT shipper solutions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/shipper_solutions_finance_cfo\" aria-label=\"Read more about DAT for Finance Leaders: Why your organization needs DAT shipper solutions\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tLEARN MORE   <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24704 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/measure_what_matters_shipper_metrics\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1186\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/analytics_stylized-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24705\" alt=\"analytics_stylized\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/analytics_stylized-1.png 1186w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/analytics_stylized-1-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/analytics_stylized-1-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/analytics_stylized-1-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1186px) 100vw, 1186px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/measure_what_matters_shipper_metrics\" >\n\t\t\t\tMeasure What Matters: A straightforward guide to measuring success for shippers\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/measure_what_matters_shipper_metrics\" aria-label=\"Read more about Measure What Matters: A straightforward guide to measuring success for shippers\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tLEARN MORE   <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24696 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/digital_transformation_guide\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1688\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24716\" alt=\"DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DAT_People_brokers_three_people_looking_at_computer-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1688px) 100vw, 1688px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/digital_transformation_guide\" >\n\t\t\t\tDriving Digitalization with DAT iQ: Top Pain Points to Avoid for Supply Chain Digital Transformation\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/digital_transformation_guide\" aria-label=\"Read more about Driving Digitalization with DAT iQ: Top Pain Points to Avoid for Supply Chain Digital Transformation\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tLEARN MORE   <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24693 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/benchmarking_101\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1069\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Benchmark-Analytics__Shipper-Hero-Video-Screenshot-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24694\" alt=\"Benchmark Analytics__Shipper Hero Video Screenshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Benchmark-Analytics__Shipper-Hero-Video-Screenshot-1.png 1069w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Benchmark-Analytics__Shipper-Hero-Video-Screenshot-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Benchmark-Analytics__Shipper-Hero-Video-Screenshot-1-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Benchmark-Analytics__Shipper-Hero-Video-Screenshot-1-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/benchmarking_101\" >\n\t\t\t\tBenchmarking 101 for Shippers\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__read-more-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/benchmarking_101\" aria-label=\"Read more about Benchmarking 101 for Shippers\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tLEARN MORE   <i class=\"fa 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcb7ef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcb7ef8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-64565565\" data-id=\"64565565\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bbde2e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bbde2e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>FAQs<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72874507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72874507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A few things you might be asking yourself<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b9a317f\" data-id=\"1b9a317f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b03e915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"5b03e915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does DAT iQ Benchmark help reduce shipping costs?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1521\"><p>DAT iQ Benchmark helps shippers lower shipping costs by providing in-depth analysis of network performance and market conditions. The platform allows shippers to identify the most cost-effective carriers and routes, helping to minimize unnecessary expenses such as mileage and fuel consumption. By offering detailed performance metrics, DAT iQ Benchmark enables shippers to select carriers that provide the best balance of cost and reliability, ensuring competitive pricing and avoiding excessive carrier fees.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does DAT collect the data used in DAT iQ Benchmark?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1522\"><p>Hundreds of North American shippers and brokers representing over $80B in annual transportation spend use DAT iQ Benchmark to compare their costs. In order to benchmark their performance, they contribute data directly to DAT, which is verified to ensure accuracy and reliability.<\/p><p>Data contributors are always anonymous, so you can feel safe that your valuable information is never compromised.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does DAT iQ Benchmark support better service delivery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1523\"><p>DAT iQ Benchmark supports better service delivery by facilitating improved planning and execution. The platform\u2019s real-time data enables shippers to anticipate potential issues and plan accordingly, minimizing disruptions and ensuring timely deliveries. Additionally, detailed performance metrics help shippers monitor and enhance their execution processes, addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve overall service quality.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1524\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1524\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What impact does DAT iQ Benchmark have on procurement strategies?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1524\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1524\"><p>DAT iQ Benchmark significantly enhances procurement strategies by offering advanced data visualization tools and AI-powered rate engines. These features allow shippers to analyze market trends, carrier performance, and cost metrics comprehensively. This analysis helps shippers make informed procurement decisions that align with market conditions and business objectives. By streamlining RFP processes and providing detailed insights into carrier capabilities, DAT iQ Benchmark enables shippers to negotiate better rates and build stronger, long-term partnerships with carriers\u200b.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1525\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1525\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How does DAT iQ Benchmark improve routing guide compliance?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1525\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1525\"><p>DAT iQ Benchmark improves routing guide compliance by providing real-time data and analytics that ensure adherence to routing guides. The platform diagnoses and repairs broken routing guides, minimizing the risk of unplanned spot market exposure. By continuously monitoring and analyzing carrier performance and route efficiency, shippers can maintain strict compliance with their routing guides, which helps avoid costly deviations and ensures that shipments are handled by the most suitable carriers\u200b.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ddb3fde elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ddb3fde\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15b87b2a\" data-id=\"15b87b2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e59a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1e59a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Revolutionize your shipping operations today with DAT<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e92def0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e92def0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f21a378\" data-id=\"6f21a378\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7802369 long-form-quote-sec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7802369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DAT iQ Benchmark simplifies complex data into actionable insights that drive significant improvements in shipper operations. By utilizing this innovative tool, shippers can achieve remarkable cost reductions, elevate service levels, and boost operational efficiency. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to transform your shipping operations\u2014explore DAT iQ Benchmark with a demo and discover how it can elevate your business to new heights.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a63cc69\" data-id=\"1a63cc69\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7487ba70 pricing-boxv2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7487ba70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t\n                \t\t\t                \t\t\t\n\n                \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2026a941 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2026a941\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fa73dc1\" data-id=\"5fa73dc1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1717b4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1717b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Relevant Products<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e3c5f63 long-form-relevent-prod elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e3c5f63\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f44ffaf\" data-id=\"4f44ffaf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a773d9 product-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47a773d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52.png 645w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc30679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fc30679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RateView Analytics<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-334773e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"334773e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>See current rates on key lanes in your network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265e12d3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"265e12d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/rateview\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d1f0eba\" data-id=\"7d1f0eba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7364ee41 product-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7364ee41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-21534\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52.png 645w, https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d070e6e7-636d-42d5-a71e-24bc0b341e52-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb5fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceb5fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Network Analytics<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79414449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79414449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Extensive lane and carrier insights for greater visibility and proactive management.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b07aea3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4b07aea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/network-analytics\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-19b1d1f0\" data-id=\"19b1d1f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a475072 product-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a475072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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href=\"\/analytics-services\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38013a8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38013a8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43d87ba6\" data-id=\"43d87ba6\" 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