Network Analytics from DAT iQ

Confidently navigate the complex landscape of freight transportation with advanced capacity analytics solutions.

Gain unparalleled visibility into network optimization opportunities and quickly adapt to market volatility with real-time insight into capacity conditions. Leverage comprehensive past, present, and future trends for more informed planning and decision-making to ensure reliable service in a dynamic market.

Strategic network insights for brokers and shippers

Build resilience to navigate market cycles by embracing a new era of freight management

Strategic planning and forecasting

Leverage past, present, and future capacity insights for smarter strategic planning and decision-making.

Visibility into market conditions

Get a clear view of the dynamic freight market. Dive into precise regional details or quickly assess conditions at-a-glance.

Navigate capacity fluctuations

Efficiently manage changes in regional capacity. Search for trucks and discover hidden capacity for problematic lanes.

Adaptive strategies for dynamic markets

Adapt to new and ongoing challenges with real-time insights. Implement flexible strategies to maintain strong service levels.

DAT iQ Network Analytics provides insights into spot and contract capacity on virtually every trucking lane in North America.

Network Analytics for Brokers

Plan for present and future market trends

See conditions for the past, present and future so you can plan for today and forecast for next week.

Get precise details for a market or region

Unlock a clear view of the freight market with tools that provide precise details or take a big-picture view of an entire region.

Manage changes in regional capacity

Search for trucks and find hidden capacity for problematic lanes.

Network Analytics for Shippers

Build resilience across your network

Uncover additional market capacity to help plug routing guides and develop new partnerships with access to an extensive carrier database.

Compare regional capacity conditions

Get a clear picture of truckload freight supply and demand balances using multi-dimensional views of capacity conditions for more proactive and accurate planning.

Adapt to new and ongoing challenges

Leverage real-time insights for more flexible strategies like mini-bids to address problematic lanes, reduce costs and/or improve service levels.

Benchmark performance relative to the market

Identify savings opportunities and alternative sources of capacity to avoid service failures using granular lane-level data on carrier truck posts and search activity.

RateView Analytics for Carriers

Bid on RFPs with confidence

Win long-term contracts with accurate 52-week forecasts and specialized RFP response tools in the add-on Ratecast feature.

Protect your bottom line

See current market rates and calculate surcharges and margins faster and easier.

Anticipate market shifts

Research lane seasonality plus accurate forecasting to anticipate market changes before they happen.

Trendlines Report

National average spot rates

Supply and demand metrics

Van, reefer and flatbed insights

Fuel prices

Award-Winning Freight Technology

What our customers are saying

“We did rate analyses using a number of different vendors to compare data accuracy. We found that DAT’s rates were much more accurate compared to some of the other sources we reviewed, and our confidence level was much higher with forecasts using DAT data.”
Tom Curee, Senior VP of Strategy and Innovation, Kingsgate Logistics

FAQs

A few things you might be asking yourself

Where does carrier and lane data come from?
DAT is proud to serve an ecosystem of carriers, brokers, and shippers. One benefit of this diverse customer base and product offerings is our ability to utilize customer-submitted data and proprietary data intelligence.

I have pretty unique business needs, will I be able to use these capacity analytics tools?
DAT iQ is unmatched in the breadth, depth, diversity, and scale of data offered. Even if you don’t see your need listed here, our data analytics and industry experts can help design a customized solution to meet your needs.

How are shippers able to identify their cost savings opportunity?
DAT iQ analytics solutions are designed to provide context for your company’s transportation performance.

Can I see some of these solutions in action?
Absolutely. You can request a demo and our experts will schedule time with you to show how Network Analytics could make an impact for your business.

Need more tools?

We have even more solutions to help with tracking, bidding and budgeting.
Learn more about DAT iQ Analytics.

RateView Analytics

Actionable past, present, and future rate insights you can rely on for smarter strategic planning, risk mitigation, and procurement.