DAT Carrier Select

One of the offerings in the DAT iQ Network Analytics solution suite designed to help shippers analyze network costs against benchmarks and identify alternative carriers that match capacity, service level, and budget requirements.

Dynamic network analysis at scale

DAT Carrier Select™ software enables shippers to pinpoint cost savings opportunities and new or alternative carriers for the lanes that matter most to the bottom line.

Quickly uncover lanes with the greatest cost savings potential relative to benchmark costs.

Fine-tune your segmentation analysis with flexible filter options.

From mini-bids to annual RFPs, streamline procurement by eliminating time-consuming manual analysis and research.

Benchmark Analytics from DAT iQ compares your network against hundreds of leading North American shippers with over $35B in annual transportation spend.

Efficiently manage carrier network cost and performance

Identify new reliable carriers that fit with your network to add targeted capacity.

See matches based on the recency and volume of carriers’ DAT load board activity.

View cost management opportunities by lane and carrier, and hone in on carrier details such as size, contact info, Smartway Certification, and more.

Benchmark Analytics for Brokers

Compare your revenue with the overall market to assess not just your costs and profits – but also your potential profits.

Get unparalleled performance insights

Real market analytics based on transactions by your peers.

See accurate carrier and regional assessments

See which carriers had the most competitive prices by lane and regions

Plan strategically

Unique modeling processes replicate your carrier pricing

Optimize your operations

See where costs and margins might be misaligned with the overall market.

What our customers are saying

“Our procurement and logistics organization relies on DAT iQ as one of several inputs to support how we make multi-million dollar decisions regarding carrier volume allocations in our freight network…”
Quentin Wedan, Senior Manager of Supply Chain Sourcing, Danone North America

DAT iQ Signal Report

Rate forecasts

Spot and contract rate indices

Inflation trends

In-depth analysis from DAT iQ’s transportation experts

Plans & Pricing

DAT Carrier Select

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FAQs

A few things you might be asking yourself

How are shippers able to identify their cost savings opportunity?
Based on a customer’s data submission, DAT Carrier Select™ software will display your actual lanes alongside their Market Delta.

How is the Market Delta calculated?
Market delta is the difference between your network’s costs on these lanes and the benchmark rates based on DAT customer contributions. It represents the potential opportunity if this alternative carrier is able to match DAT benchmark contract rates.

How many carrier options can a customer expect to see when searching for alternatives?
There can be up to 20 carriers per lane to ensure results are narrowed down to top-ranking carriers for that lane.

Who uses DAT Carrier Select™ software?
Currently, shippers of all sizes across all industries: Food and beverage, heavy machinery, construction, automobile, consumer products, and everything in between.

Can I see how it works?
Absolutely. You can request a demo and our experts will schedule time to show how DAT Carrier Select™ software could make an impact for your business.

Where does the carrier data come from?
From the DAT Load Board activity on your lanes.

How often is the carrier data updated?
The carrier data is updated weekly.

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