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Freight & Logistics

www.dat.com

Portland, Oregon

DAT Freight & Analytics provides freight marketplace data and analytics to help shippers, brokers, and carriers optimize logistics and make informed decisions.

DAT Freight & Analytics is a technology-driven data company that serves shippers, brokers, and carriers with a digital freight marketplace, market intelligence, and connected logistics tools. It provides analytics and data insights to help users understand market conditions, optimize pricing, and manage freight movements. Through its platform ecosystem, the organization enables visibility, carrier qualification, onboarding, invoicing, and financial services to support efficiency and profitability in supply chains. Founded in 1978 and a business unit of Roper Technologies, the company emphasizes innovation in freight analytics and supply-chain optimization.

To improve lives through supply chain innovation.

What we offer

DAT One

Streamline Freight Operations with Comprehensive Marketplace Solutions.

www.dat.com/one

DAT iQ

Empowers freight stakeholders with actionable insights for pricing and network optimization.

www.dat.com/iq

DAT Outgo

Streamline cash flow with fast, reliable factoring and integrated fuel savings.

www.dat.com/factoring

DAT OnBoard

Streamline Carrier Onboarding And Eliminate Paperwork.

www.dat.com/onboard

CarrierWatch

Ensure safe operations by qualifying and monitoring carriers effectively.

www.dat.com/carrierwatch

Broker TMS

Streamline operations and maximize profitability with an integrated TMS designed for freight brokers.

www.dat.com/broker-tms

RateView Analytics

Gain Accurate Insights Into Truckload Pricing For Smarter Decision Making.

www.dat.com/rateview

Ratecast

Empower pricing decisions with accurate lane-level forecasts and insights for optimized freight negotiations.

www.dat.com/rateview/ratecast

DAT One mobile app

Access all freight solutions in one mobile app for efficiency and profitability.

www.dat.com/mobile-app

Trucker Tools Tracking Solution

Enhance visibility and trust with comprehensive, real-time freight tracking.

www.dat.com/tracking

Cargo Insurance

Get affordable per-load cargo insurance in 60 seconds, ensuring coverage that adapts to your needs.

www.dat.com/cargo-insurance

Cross Border eManifest

Streamlines cross-border shipments, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

www.dat.com/cross-border-emanifest

Drug Testing & FMCSA Clearinghouse

Ensure compliance with federal drug testing regulations efficiently and effectively.

www.dat.com/drug-testing

Broker Bond

Easily obtain the required A-rated surety bonds for freight brokers at competitive rates.

www.dat.com/broker-bond

Trucking Bookkeeping and Tax Services

Service

Efficient bookkeeping and tax solutions designed for trucking businesses, saving time and money.

www.dat.com/trucking-bookkeeping

Short-Term Warehousing

Service

Flexible warehousing solutions that support timely delivery and cost savings.

www.dat.com/cross-docking-on-demand

DAT University

Free online courses to master trucking and freight industry basics.

www.dat.com/university

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

Freight marketplace and carrier network

4 Billion USD15% CAGR

Platforms that match shippers with carriers, manage capacity and spot transactions, and provide carrier connectivity at scale.

Rate intelligence and market analytics

1.2 Billion USD12% CAGR

Real-time and historical freight rate data, trend reporting, and benchmarking to inform pricing, tendering, and negotiation decisions.

Credential and compliance tracking

2 Billion USD14% CAGR

Functions to track certifications and credentials, monitor regulatory and policy compliance across the workforce, and manage renewal and reporting workflows.

Freight financing, insurance, and working capital

5 Billion USD10.32% CAGR

Financial products that improve cash flow and transfer risk, including factoring, per-load insurance, fuel programs, and surety bonds.

Freight visibility and tracking

3.5 Billion USD13.5% CAGR

Real-time shipment tracking and reporting that provide operational visibility, ETA updates and status reporting across the shipment lifecycle for proactive exception management.

More information about our offering

DAT One

DAT One is a freight marketplace platform that consolidates a load board, freight factoring, and real-time shipment tracking within a single ecosystem to help carriers, brokers, and shippers efficiently find loads, receive payments faster, and monitor freight movements.

  • Accelerate Payments For Shipments
    DAT One offers immediate payment solutions, ensuring that the majority of invoices are settled quickly, enhancing liquidity for carriers and brokers.
  • Access 722,500 Loads Daily
    Tap into North America's largest load board with 2.5X more listings than competitors, allowing users to find suitable loads swiftly.
  • Monitor Shipments Efficiently
    Stay informed with real-time updates on shipment status, enhancing visibility and reliability for all stakeholders in the logistics process.
  • Ensure Safe Carrier Partnerships
    Qualify carriers effectively, ensuring that only dependable partners are chosen, which minimizes risks and enhances operational efficiency.
  • Anticipate Market Shifts
    Utilize historical trends and forecasts to understand market dynamics, enabling informed decision-making in freight logistics.
  • Expand Your Carrier Network
    Find out which companies are posting loads and trucks on your desired lanes to enhance networking and partnerships.

DAT iQ

DAT iQ is a data analytics platform offering market-rate insights, benchmarking, and analytics services to support pricing, planning, and network optimization for freight stakeholders.

  • Understand Market Performance
    Utilize comprehensive benchmarking data to gauge your performance against industry standards and identify areas for optimization.
  • Benchmark Pricing Effectively
    Access real-time rate data to make informed pricing decisions and improve negotiation strategies effectively.
  • Enhance Data Management
    Leverage tailored analytics solutions for improved data hygiene and operational efficiency through strategic data services.
  • Optimize Capacity Planning
    Gain deep insights into capacity conditions across lanes, enabling proactive adjustments to ensure service reliability.
  • Forecast Market Trends
    Utilize advanced insights to gauge negotiating leverage and plan for rate adjustments in a competitive landscape.

DAT Outgo

DAT Outgo is a financing and payment platform offering per-load factoring and a DAT fuel card to help carriers manage cash flow and fuel costs.

  • Receive Funds Quickly
    With DAT Outgo, 95% of invoices are paid in under four hours, ensuring you maintain a strong cash flow.
  • Eliminate Financial Risk
    Enjoy peace of mind with non-recourse factoring that protects you from customer non-payment.
  • Lower Your Factoring Rate
    Our promise to match or beat existing factoring rates ensures you get the best deal available.
  • Access Fuel Discounts
    The DAT fuel card provides discounted diesel options, helping carriers save on fuel costs while enhancing cash management.
  • Simplify Load Management
    DAT Outgo is integrated with the Load Board, allowing users to easily identify eligible loads for factoring.

DAT OnBoard

DAT OnBoard eliminates paperwork and streamlines the onboarding process for carriers and brokers.

  • Streamline Document Management
    Reduce the complexity of onboarding by enabling electronic document submission and contracts, making the process faster and less error-prone.
  • Improve Carrier Selection Efficiency
    Leverage a large network of existing carrier profiles to save time during the onboarding process.
  • Go Paperless
    Eliminates the need for physical documents, making the contracting process faster and more efficient.
  • Customized Online Presence
    Provides brokers with a unique platform that reflects their brand while simplifying carrier onboarding.
  • Enhance Accessibility
    Facilitates a flexible onboarding experience, allowing carriers to complete processes on-the-go.

CarrierWatch

Qualify and monitor carriers to avoid dispatching unsafe or out-of-service transportation partners.

  • Verify Carrier Readiness
    Access a searchable database of over 500,000 transportation companies to check MC authority, safety ratings, and insurance status, providing peace of mind before dispatching.
  • Receive Daily Status Checks
    CarrierWatch checks for changes in carrier status daily and sends automated alerts for any changes, ensuring that you are always informed.
  • Tailor Your Criteria
    Ensure all your rules for qualifying carriers are included, allowing for a more focused and effective search process.
  • Streamline Operations
    Easily monitor carriers without manual data entry, enhancing operational efficiency.

Broker TMS

A transportation management system built specifically for freight brokers, integrating accounting, load board, tracking, and document imaging in one platform.

  • Simplifies Operations
    Combines multiple functionalities into a cohesive system that reduces redundancy and enhances efficiency.
  • Enhances Monitoring
    Streamlined tracking of carrier performance minimizes risks associated with dispatching.
  • Accelerates Payments
    Facilitates faster invoicing and payment processes, allowing brokers to manage finances effectively.
  • Reduces Paperwork
    Digitizes documents, making retrieval and organization efficient and hassle-free.

RateView Analytics

RateView Analytics provides market-rate insights and historical pricing data to inform pricing, procurement, and risk management.

  • View Current Rates
    Access up-to-date pricing based on actual transactions for every trucking lane, ensuring informed bidding and procurement.
  • Plan With Confidence
    Leverage precise 52-week forecasts and expert projections to make well-informed pricing decisions for future contracts.
  • Identify Seasonal Changes
    Utilize comprehensive historical data to understand fluctuations and seasonal trends for informed strategic planning.
  • Navigate Market Dynamics
    Access detailed insights on market rates to effectively inform negotiations and pricing strategies in a volatile freight market.
  • Win Long-term Contracts
    Enhance your proposals with data-driven insights, ensuring competitive and profitable bids across shipments and lanes.

Ratecast

Ratecast is a forecasting tool within RateView Analytics that enables long-term pricing decisions with lane-level forecasts. It offers highly accurate predictions to inform bidding and pricing strategies.

  • Enhances Forecast Accuracy
    With access to the most historically complete pricing database, Ratecast provides reliable forecasts, factoring in market trends and seasonal impacts.
  • Improves Decision Confidence
    Gain insights into the reliability of each prediction made by Ratecast, ensuring informed strategic decisions.
  • Facilitates Tailored Pricing
    Merchants can fine-tune their forecasts with custom metrics, ensuring that they meet unique business requirements effectively.

DAT One mobile app

DAT One mobile app brings the DAT One platform to mobile, helping drivers find loads, parking, truck stops, and track shipments on the go.

  • Find Loads Quickly
    Search for loads efficiently anywhere, anytime, ensuring that you can maximize your truck's utilization.
  • Track Loads In Real Time
    Stay informed about load status, enhancing visibility and customer satisfaction with timely updates.
  • Plan Trips Strategically
    Utilize built-in tools to plan your route effectively, reducing deadhead miles and improving overall efficiency.
  • Access Fuel Prices And Savings
    Get the latest fuel prices to optimize your fuel expenses, with insights that can save you significant costs every month.
  • Verify Broker Credit Scores
    Ensure informed decisions in partnerships by easily accessing credit scores of potential brokers.
  • Locate Essential Stops
    Easily find convenient parking, fuel stations, and truck-friendly accommodations during your travels.

Trucker Tools Tracking Solution

Trucker Tools Tracking Solution provides real-time freight tracking with waterfall visibility, text-to-track, and fraud protection features.

  • Access Real-Time Tracking.
    Know where every load is in real time, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Utilize Adaptive Tracking Methods.
    Optimize tracking effectiveness by seamlessly transitioning between available technologies.
  • Implement Convenient Tracking Solutions.
    Stay updated on shipment status easily through preferred messaging services.
  • Receive Proactive Fraud Notifications.
    Stay informed about potential risks to ensure the safety and reliability of your operations.

Cargo Insurance

Cargo Insurance provides per-load insurance through Loadsure with cost savings and scalable coverage.

  • Cut Costs Significantly
    Save up to 80% on insurance costs by only paying a rate that reflects your freight's current value.
  • Get Insurance in Seconds
    Obtain insurance effortlessly through Loadsure in under 60 seconds, allowing you to focus on your operations.
  • Access Comprehensive Protection
    Receive coverage for various risks associated with cargo transportation, ensuring peace of mind.
  • Utilize Flexible Coverage
    Leverage per-load insurance to take on higher-value loads as needed without a hefty upfront cost.

Cross Border eManifest

Cross Border eManifest streamlines electronic manifests for cross-border shipments, using GeTS integration for compliance.

  • Ensures Legal Compliance
    Maintaining compliance with border regulations is critical, and this feature guarantees that all necessary paperwork is properly submitted.
  • Streamlines Manifest Submission
    Simplifies the process of submitting manifests, reducing delays and errors in documentation.
  • Facilitates Quick Clearance
    The integration with GeTS provides a seamless workflow for quicker border clearance, ensuring products move efficiently.
  • Eliminates Delays
    By managing all paperwork, this feature ensures that drivers can cross borders swiftly, preventing unnecessary delays.
  • Ensures Shipment Transparency
    Provides carriers with the ability to track their shipments in real-time, enhancing communication and coordination.
  • Streamlines Operations
    This integration reduces manual data entry, minimizing errors and enhancing operational efficiency.

Drug Testing & FMCSA Clearinghouse

Drug Testing & FMCSA Clearinghouse provides compliant drug and alcohol testing services with a nationwide network and rapid results.

  • Stay Compliant with Regulations
    Ensures compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulations vital for the transportation industry.
  • Access 5,000+ Sites Nationwide
    Provides a vast network for convenient drug testing locations throughout the country.
  • Receive Timely Test Results
    Delivers prompt results allowing for quick decision-making and maintaining operational flow.
  • Manage Reporting Effectively
    Handles all required reporting such as failed drug tests and compliance queries seamlessly.
  • Educate Employees
    Provides educational resources to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

Broker Bond

Broker Bond provides access to A-rated surety bonds required by brokers, including the standard $75,000 bond, with fast application processing and competitive rates.

  • Obtain A-rated Surety Bonds
    Work with top-notch insurers to secure A-rated bonds that meet regulatory requirements.
  • Standard $75,000 Bond
    Comply with federal regulations by obtaining a $75,000 surety bond, essential for operating as a freight broker.
  • Cost-Effective Bond Options
    Access exclusive pricing models that help save on operational costs while ensuring compliance.
  • Simplified Application Process
    Easily apply for bonds and get approvals without unnecessary delays.
  • Skip Financial Documentation
    Qualifying brokers can secure bonds without submitting extensive financial records.

Trucking Bookkeeping and Tax Services

Discounted bookkeeping and tax services provided in partnership with ATBS to help trucking businesses manage records and taxes.

  • Simplify Tax Filing
    A reliable tax partner streamlines recordkeeping and prepares your taxes accurately.
  • Track Business Finances
    Bookkeeping services let you spend more time on what matters most: growing your business.
  • Access Documents Anytime
    With secure 24/7 access to your documents, you can rest assured that your most important resources are always available.
  • Receive Professional Guidance
    Get meaningful advice from professionals who know your business inside and out.

Short-Term Warehousing

Short-term warehousing and cross-docking services to support flexible storage and last-mile delivery.

  • Accelerate Supply Chain Efficiency
    This feature allows for quick transfer of goods from inbound to outbound transport with minimal storage time, effectively speeding up delivery to customers and enhancing inventory turnover.
  • Flexible Storage Solutions
    Gain access to short-term storage facilities during high-demand periods, allowing for efficient management of inventory without long-term commitments.
  • Find Solutions Anywhere
    Utilize a wide-ranging network to efficiently meet your storage needs across various locations in North America, ensuring that help is always close at hand.
  • Streamlined Booking Process
    Quickly find and book warehouse space tailored to your specific requirements through a simple online interface, saving you time and effort in logistics management.
  • Save on Storage Costs
    Get competitive pricing for short-term warehousing and cross-docking services, making logistics more affordable.

DAT University

Welcome to DAT University, offering free online courses from industry experts to help learners understand trucking and the freight industry.

  • Offers Free Access to Courses
    Users can enroll in various courses at no cost, enhancing their knowledge and skills in the freight industry.
  • Covers Key Industry Topics
    Learners gain insights into essential aspects of trucking and freight logistics, preparing them for real-world challenges.
  • Learn from Industry Leaders
    Gain insights from experienced professionals, enhancing the practical understanding of course materials.
  • Multiple Learning Paths
    Learners can choose from various courses tailored to specific areas within trucking and logistics, ensuring relevant knowledge acquisition.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

Freight marketplace and carrier network

Estimates derived from recent industry reports for digital freight matching / digital freight brokerage (comparable to freight marketplaces and carrier networks). Reported 2024–2025 market values range from about USD 3.8–4.9 billion and multi-year forecasts vary (CAGRs reported from ~5.8% to ~20.2%). I selected a mid-point current market size (~USD 4.0B) and a conservative-to-ambitious growth potential (≈15% CAGR) to reflect the consensus range across sources and the category’s strong network effects and technology adoption tailwinds.

Rate intelligence and market analytics

Search results contained no explicit market-size or CAGR data for freight rate intelligence. Estimate is based on internal market-knowledge: rate intelligence/market-analytics is a niche subsegment of logistics and supply‑chain software (TMS, freight marketplaces, analytics SaaS). Revenue drivers include subscription fees, data licensing, and professional services; adoption is accelerating due to digital tendering, spot-market volatility, and demand for real‑time benchmarking. Given the segment’s narrow scope relative to broader logistics software, a current market size around $1.2B and medium‑high growth (≈12% CAGR) is a conservative estimate.

Credential and compliance tracking

Estimates based on multiple market reports for digital credential/credentialing software and adjacent compliance software. Recent sources place the digital credential/credentialing market between about USD 1.25–2.1B (2024–2025) with forecasts to mid-single-digit billions by 2032–2035 and CAGR projections clustered around 14% (range ~12–15% across established analysts). Broader healthcare/compliance software markets (which include credential & certificate tracking) are larger (~USD 3.8B in 2025) and show similar mid-teens CAGR, supporting upside potential. I set a 2024–25 baseline of ~USD 2.0B and a realistic growth potential of ~14% CAGR reflecting the consensus of the cited reports.

Freight financing, insurance, and working capital

Estimate based on the explicit working-capital loan market figure ($1.43B, 2024) and its projected CAGR (10.32%) from the provided MarketResearchFuture result. I scaled that working-capital baseline upward to capture adjacent freight-specific products (freight factoring, in‑transit/freight insurance/per‑load insurance, fuel programs, surety bonds and related trade-credit solutions) based on qualitative signals in the results: increased corporate focus on working-capital programs (Kyriba), the role of trade credit insurance and surety (Atradius) and legal/industry discussion of in‑transit freight financing. Given limited explicit numeric data for freight-specific lines in the results, the combined market is conservatively estimated at ~USD 5B today, with growth potential similar to working-capital lending driven by fintech adoption, supply‑chain finance expansion and rising demand for risk-transfer products (hence a ~10.3% CAGR).

Freight visibility and tracking

Used published market reports in the search results. Meticulous Research estimates the logistics/visibility platforms market at USD 3.50B (2026) with a 13.5% CAGR (2026–2036). GrowthMarketReports gives a smaller 2024 base (USD 1.85B) and a higher CAGR (18.7%); variance reflects different segment definitions and forecast windows. I selected the Meticulous Research 3.5B / 13.5% as the conservative, recent estimate for freight visibility and tracking.

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