Category: Best Practices and Benchmarks

Technology in freight: efficiency without compromise

The last three months we’ve highlighted what can go wrong: AI-powered attacks, compromised accounts, smishing texts built to look like

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

Cybersecurity tip: Summer smishing — don’t get hooked!

You’re mid-day, juggling loads, and a text comes in: “Your DAT account has been flagged. Verify your credentials here to

Cybersecurity: It’s May, let’s talk MFA

Freight brokers move fast. You’re juggling loads, carriers, and customers all at once. The last thing you want slowing you

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

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

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

Carrier identity verification: Why it matters more than ever

Carrier identity impersonation remains one of the most disruptive risks in freight transportation. Organized criminal groups increasingly pose as legitimate

Freight fraud trends to watch this year

Freight operations continue to face increased risk, as cargo theft and fraud schemes grow more sophisticated across the transportation industry.

Year-end pressure, year-end risk: Strengthening your supply chain against seasonal threats

As freight activity surges in December, brokers face one of the most challenging periods of the year for supply chain