Freight Platforms
An industry-leading freight platform you can count on
Enable your business to succeed with real-time insights, trustworthy brokers, and the most load listings on the market.
The DAT load board is the industry’s premier freight platform, featuring nearly 644,500 daily listings, advanced analytics, and a robust rating system that empowers you to confidently select the most reliable partners.
- Gain access to intelligent tools and deeper insights
- Trust in enhanced security and reliability
- Access a vast network of brokers and loads
Gain access to intelligent tools and deeper insights
Choose a freight platform that offers truckload rates, market conditions, and real-time updates.
Freight platforms are vital resources for carriers and shippers, simplifying logistics and connecting you to reliable load opportunities. The DAT load board goes beyond basic freight matching, offering intelligent tools like real-time data, in-depth broker and shipper vetting, and features designed to optimize your logistics workflows. The premium options offered by DAT deliver unparalleled insights, enhanced security, and access to the industry’s largest and most trusted network—empowering you to make smarter decisions and streamline your freight operations.
Trust in enhanced security and reliability
Company scores and credit history give you confidence you’re working with the best.
When you choose a partner, it’s important to know they’ll pay on time and be easy to work with. This gives you peace of mind for your planning and budgeting, and confidence that everything will go smoothly.
The DAT load board makes this easier by providing company scores, ratings, and detailed payment histories. You can review up to 13 months of payment data, so you can ensure the partners you work with will meet your needs and expectations.
Access a vast network of brokers and loads
Choose from a wide range of vetted brokers and freight options.
Finding the right broker is crucial for your business, and having more choices means you can find someone who fits your exact needs. Whether you prefer to focus on specialty freight or work across diverse types of loads, the freight platform from DAT gives you the flexibility to succeed.
With the most listings in the country, DAT connects you to a trusted network of brokers who can help move your loads efficiently. From generic freight to specialized shipments, you’ll find listings that match your criteria.
A freight platform is like an online bulletin board that helps shippers, carriers, and brokers connect with each other, as well as find freight. It creates a network of people who can more easily find what they need, whether that’s carriers to move freight, loads that carriers are looking to pick up, or a broker to act as an intermediary. Load boards make sure that carriers and shippers always have work available, and that logistics for specialty goods can be carried out smoothly.
Freight brokers are the go-between for shippers and carriers. They help shippers find trucks to take their loads, and carriers find shippers or loads to work with. When a freight broker works as an intermediary, they usually have a large network of carriers and shippers that they partner with. They can tell you who is trustworthy and reliable, set regular rates, or offer frequent or regular work to keep your business running smoothly.
While it might seem like working with a shipper or carrier directly would be cheaper, this isn’t the case most of the time. Both shippers and carriers tend to prefer to have regular, reliable work from partners who pay on time. A high-quality broker and freight platform can help you to find partners who have regular jobs for you, at market rates. Managing relationships with numerous carriers or shippers can also be time-consuming, which is why brokers step in to do that task for you.
Choosing the right freight broker should be based on your needs as a carrier or shipper, in terms of both market dynamics, types of loads, geographical area, cost, and company reputation. With the DAT load board, you can see data such as company ratings and reviews, as well as their time-to-pay and credit history. This makes sure you choose a reliable broker who will be a good partner you can trust.
The loads you choose will depend on where you are, rates you are willing to accept, what dates you want to move, and the routes you want to follow. On the DAT load board, you can sort loads by geographical location and more. You can view loads on the board coming out of that location, and see offers to move loads, organized by price. With detailed information and clear user-interface tools, the DAT load board makes it easy for you to choose good loads, at a good price.
“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”
- Brian Stone, Stone’s Trucking LLC
"DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!"
- Francis Gatmaitan, Alpha Trucking
Quality freight platforms like the DAT load board strengthen your business.
Using a freight platform helps you connect with a trusted network of partners. With intelligent tools and automated features, the DAT load board saves you time and money—whether you’re a carrier or a shipper. Backed by enhanced security and reliability, DAT gives you the tools to vet partners confidently, so you can move forward with peace of mind. Sign up for the DAT load board today.