DAT Freight & Analytics

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Logistics & Shipping
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We Take the Uncertainty Out of Freight

How to Replace DAT Freight & Analytics

Overview

DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America with integrated tools for carriers, brokers, and shippers. The platform combines load board functionality, analytics services, automated freight matching, load tracking, and factoring solutions to streamline freight operations and provide market insights.

Features

40 features across 21 categories

AI & Automation(1)

Convoy PlatformAIPremium

Automated freight-matching technology for intelligent load assignment

Also in: Ivanti, Ironclad, Chili Piper

Analytics(4)

Analytics ServicesAIPremium

Expert-driven data science, machine learning, and industry expertise to tackle freight challenges

DAT iQ BenchmarkPremium

Compare transportation costs and performance against market benchmarks with data-driven insights

Network AnalyticsPremium

Advanced analytics to optimize networks, adapt to market shifts, and plan with real-time and trend-based insights

Rateview Analytics

Industry standard truckload pricing data showing current spot and contract rates across all lanes in North America

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(4)

Automated InvoicingPremium

Automated invoice processing for factoring without manual data entry

Exact Match AlarmsPremium

Get instant notifications when a load matches your truck posting

Load Match Alarms

Set alarms for when new loads match your specified search criteria

Priority Booking ToolsPremium

Book and track freight automatically with prioritized load assignment

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(1)

WorkgroupsPremium

Collaborate with multiple team members and manage collective operations

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Trucking Operating AuthorityPremium

Fast MC and DOT number registration for new carriers ready to operate independently

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Compliance & Trust(2)

Broker Credit Data

See brokers' average days to pay, credit scores, and customer reviews (average 28-day payment, 94/100 credit score)

Company Reviews & Credit Scores

Access verified company information and ratings for trusted partner selection

Filtering(2)

Custom Filters

Create custom filter combinations to narrow search results by preferred criteria

Preferred & Blocked CompaniesPremium

Block unwanted companies and customize search results to prioritize preferred carriers

Financial Protection(1)

DAT Assurance Payment SupportPremium

Credit assistance for carriers with past-due freight payments ($250-$1,000 depending on plan)

Also in: ClearSale

Financial Services(3)

DAT Outgo FactoringPremium

Non-recourse factoring with guaranteed rate matching, automated invoicing, and funding in minutes

Fast Factoring FundingPremium

Industry-leading funding speeds with 30% of invoices ready in 15 minutes and 95% in under 4 hours

Rate Match GuaranteePremium

Factoring rates matched or beaten against current provider rates

Geographic Expansion(1)

Canadian Loads AccessPremium

Access to full load board network throughout North America including Canadian loads

Integrations(1)

TMS IntegrationPremium

Seamless integration with pre-approved transportation management systems

Load Matching(2)

DAT One Load Board

Largest truckload marketplace in North America with over 150,000 transactions per minute and access to 1.7+ million trucks

Factorable Loads from Trusted BrokersPremium

Search for loads from brokers approved for factoring with DAT Outgo identified by dollar sign markers

Market Intelligence(5)

360-Degree Market Visibility

Complete view of freight market conditions and supply chain insights for shippers

LaneMakers PremiumPremium

Advanced version showing top companies that post on your lanes with enhanced insights

LaneMakers ToolPremium

Discover top companies actively posting on specific lanes and identify hidden capacity opportunities

Load Counts by State

View inbound and outbound load volume by state to identify negotiating advantages

Market Conditions ToolPremium

Interactive map and index to find hot markets and research historical demand for trailers to identify high-demand areas

Mobile App(1)

DAT One Mobile App

Combines 15 apps into one platform to find and book loads, plan trips, and identify factoring-eligible loads

Navigation(1)

Interactive Map with Truck Stops

Map showing truck stops, parking, weigh stations, rest stops, and fuel prices to save up to $1,000/month

Notifications(1)

Real-time Alerts

Real-time notifications for matching loads and market opportunities

Pricing Data(3)

Average Lane Rates

See average spot market rates for every lane searched (van, reefer, flatbed) with varying time windows based on plan

Best Available RatesPremium

Access to best available average spot market rates for searched lanes

Contract Lane Rate InformationPremium

Access to shipper-to-carrier contract rates for strategic pricing decisions

Real-time Data(1)

Live Load ResultsPremium

Real-time load results that never miss an opportunity

Route Optimization(1)

TriHaul Routing ToolPremium

Find better-paying triangular routing suggestions for van, reefer, and flatbed carriers

Tracking(2)

Load Tracking (Powered by Trucker Tools)Premium

ELD-first load tracking achieving 90%+ visibility compliance with seamless TMS integration

Trucker Tools Load-Visibility PlatformPremium

Load tracking and visibility platform integrated with electronic logging devices

Pricing

DAT One Standard

$54/month
  • Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month
  • DAT One Mobile App
  • Load Match Alarms
  • Broker Credit Data
  • Load Counts by State
  • 15-day Average Lane Rates (Van, Reefer, Flatbed)

DAT One Enhanced

$119/month
  • Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month
  • DAT One Mobile App
  • Load Match Alarms
  • Broker Credit Data
  • Load Counts by State
  • 7-day Average Lane Rates (Van, Reefer, Flatbed)
  • 3 Search tabs in web
  • TriHaul Routing Tool
  • Preferred & Blocked Companies
  • Canadian Loads
  • Market Conditions Tool

DAT One Pro

Popular
$169/month
  • Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month
  • DAT One Mobile App
  • Load Match Alarms
  • Broker Credit Data
  • Load Counts by State
  • Best Available Average Lane Rates
  • 10 Search tabs in web
  • Live Load Results
  • Exact Match Alarms
  • TriHaul Routing Tool
  • Preferred & Blocked Companies
  • Canadian Loads
  • Market Conditions Tool
  • LaneMakers Tool
  • DAT Assurance ($250 credit)

DAT One Select

$239/month
  • Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month
  • DAT One Mobile App
  • Load Match Alarms
  • Broker Credit Data
  • Load Counts by State
  • Best Available Average Lane Rates
  • 10 Search tabs in web
  • Live Load Results
  • Exact Match Alarms
  • TriHaul Routing Tool
  • Preferred & Blocked Companies
  • Canadian Loads
  • Market Conditions Tool
  • LaneMakers Premium
  • Contract Lane Rate Information
  • DAT Assurance ($500 credit)
  • Workgroups

DAT One Office

$329/month
  • Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month
  • DAT One Mobile App
  • Load Match Alarms
  • Broker Credit Data
  • Load Counts by State
  • Best Available Average Lane Rates
  • 10 Search tabs in web
  • Live Load Results
  • Exact Match Alarms
  • TriHaul Routing Tool
  • Preferred & Blocked Companies
  • Canadian Loads
  • Market Conditions Tool
  • LaneMakers Premium
  • Contract Lane Rate Information
  • DAT Assurance ($1,000 credit)
  • Workgroups

DAT One Express (Broker)

$160/month
  • DAT iQ pricing data and real-time supply-and-demand trends
  • Multiple truck searches with custom filters
  • Real-time alerts for exact matches
  • TMS integration and automated load postings

DAT One Select (Broker)

$130/month
  • LaneMakers for discovering hidden capacity
  • Shipper-to-carrier contract rates
  • Team load and truck postings management
  • Preferred carriers and block unwanted companies

Shipper

Contact For Pricing
  • Access to largest source of capacity
  • LaneMakers tool for problematic lanes
  • Current rates and market conditions
  • 360-degree market visibility

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying DAT Freight & Analytics

Monthly$54/mo
Yearly$648/yr
5-Year Total$3.2k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $408
SaaS
$648
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.2k
SaaS
$1.9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2k
SaaS
$3.2k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 40 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a DAT Freight & Analytics alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.

Buy DAT Freight & Analytics

Better Value
Monthly cost$540/mo
3-year total$19,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying DAT Freight & Analytics saves ~$17,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations

TMS PlatformsTrucker Tools