Emergency Freight

Emergency Freight

DAT connects carriers with brokers and shippers looking to move emergency freight.

When emergencies hit — from natural disasters to labor strikes — shippers need to get their critical freight from point A to point B fast. DAT offers easy-to-use tools to move FEMA loads and emergency freight.

• Find emergency freight on DAT’s load boards.
• Get actionable information when you need it most.
• Keep up-to-date with national freight trends.

Find emergency freight on DAT’s load boards.

Easily find emergency freight with the largest trucking load board on the market.

Many freight brokers help with moving and housing emergency freight. They may be handling this work on behalf of FEMA itself, or for a non-governmental agency like the American Red Cross. When this freight can’t be moved via preferred carriers, it is often posted on DAT’s load boards for owner-operators and carriers to find.

Get actionable information when you need it most.

Use DAT’s insights to understand market rates and demand.

Whether it’s a natural disaster, labor strike, or inclement weather, the trucking industry finds solutions to keep the country’s supply chain moving and provide emergency freight where it’s needed. DAT offers analytical insights into how these disruptions affect freight rates, truckload capacity, and demand on a market-to-market basis.

Keep up-to-date with national freight trends.

Stay up-to-date with the state of the market during emergencies and beyond with DAT’s weekly reports.

DAT’s free weekly reports — often cited in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Business Insider, and other publications — bring you weekly updates and recaps on demand, national average spot market rates, and more, allowing you to compare the last week’s changes to the previous month and year. Make sure you’re getting the best possible rates with DAT Trendlines.

What is emergency freight?

Emergency freight is a type of expedited freight that needs to be delivered fast in case of an emergency, which includes anything from a natural disaster to new government regulations. In some cases this freight consists of FEMA loads.

Despite supply chain disruptions, DAT helps ensure that emergency freight is delivered on time.

Does DAT offer market data?

Yes! DAT iQ brings you the most valuable data in transportation. With a database of $1 trillion in freight invoices with real-time analysis, plus freight forecasting that’s twice as accurate as any other model, DAT iQ gives you all the information you need to make smart business decisions. DAT even offers custom reports specific to your business.

Can DAT help me find emergency freight?

DAT’s load boards can connect you to all kinds of freight — including emergency freight and FEMA loads. With the largest load board in the industry that has hundreds of thousands of new loads posted every business day, DAT can help you find whatever freight you’re looking for.

What’s the best way to move emergency freight?

While DAT’s load boards have everything you need to start moving emergency freight, you may want more information on navigating the emergency freight market. These resources can help:

• How Hurricanes Affect Freight

Where can I find more resources?

When you start working with emergency freight, it’s important to stay on top of the emergencies occurring across the country so you are in the best possible position to help move emergency freight. Some resources include:

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
• Traffic and Road Closure Information, Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
• National Weather Service

What other tools does DAT offer?

DAT’s load boards provide a variety of tools to help you grow your business. Beyond real-time freight listings, you’ll also get access to broker credit scores, carrier reviews, the most accurate average rate data, and triangular routing suggestions to boost your rate per mile. Plus, with Outgo, a DAT product, you can factor eligible loads and access fast payments to keep your cash flow steady.

“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”

“DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!”

Find emergency freight on DAT’s load boards

DAT connects motor carriers, freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers on North America’s largest on-demand freight network. Find the right freight for the right rate with DAT.

Get started finding emergency freight today.

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