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DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights derived from 249 million freight matches and a database of $110 billion of market transactions.

Fraud trends hitting the Canadian market in 2026. Here’s what brokers need to know.

The tactics targeting Canadian brokers aren’t new. Double brokering, identity theft, phishing schemes, these have been problems in freight for

How DAT’s integration ecosystem transforms freight rate intelligence for modern shippers

Article updated with the latest in information on DAT’s freight rate API and freight rate integration for shippers, June 2026

Every empty mile costs you. Cut them out with reloads on the Convoy Platform

Empty miles aren’t just inefficient, they’re a direct line item against your margin. Every gallon burned while empty is a

DAT tests new way for carriers to find broker-posted Convoy Platform loads in DAT One

DAT is testing a new way of bringing together our portfolio to deliver more automation solutions to our customers. This

Here’s what you missed: Proactive driver verification, intermodal rates, and more

On April 28th, DAT’s team of product experts hosted the latest broker Launch & Learn webinar. The session covered new

DAT at TIA Capital Ideas 2026: Recapping what happened in Phoenix

The 2026 TIA Capital Ideas Conference wrapped up in Phoenix last week, and we came with a lot to show.

What’s underneath your freight rate data?

You’re in a contract negotiation. A carrier submits a rate. Your data tool shows a lane average. You use it

Closing the multi-mode pricing gap: TL and IMDL benchmarks, now in DAT iQ

Multi-modal freight is a fact of life for most mid-to-large brokers. A shipper calls with a lane. You need to

AI & cybersecurity: What everyone should know

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s actively changing how businesses protect themselves online. Here’s a look

The Carrier Survival Guide: How to protect your margins when diesel won’t stop climbing

Take a look at some strategies and tools to help combat rising diesel costs, from deadhead-reduction strategies to cash flow solutions.

The other side of the rate: Using Shipper Spot Rate to win bids, protect margins, and read the market

For freight brokers, the difference between a profitable quarter and a stressful one often comes down to how quickly you

U.S. Bank and DAT launch a new index to reveal hidden freight rate trends

U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics launch a new quarterly index offering unique visibility into freight rates, fuel costs, and market trends.