Transportation Management System - DAT

Transportation Management System

Transportation Management System

Simple, powerful TMS software for brokers to manage operations from a single platform.

DAT Broker TMS is the best transportation management system to run your freight brokerage or 3PL. It offers all the tools you need to manage and grow your logistics business in one streamlined, cost-effective platform. Combined with other DAT services, it provides greater visibility, smoother operations, and reliable support.

See your loads anytime, anywhere

With DAT’s freight tracking tools, you can view all your loads instantly.

At DAT, we believe that a TMS system should not only provide an effective way to track loads, but that tracking those loads should be as simple as possible. With DAT’s Broker TMS, brokers can view all their loads anytime, anywhere they have service. Our flexible tools give brokers the freedom to track one, some, or all of their loads on a single platform, helping to keep operations running smoothly.

Simplify back-office tasks with integrated accounting

Simplify your operations by automating back-office tasks with a complete TMS solution.

Back-office tasks like accounting shouldn’t be a burden to growing your business. DAT’s Broker TMS offers integrated accounting solutions that help boost profits without wasting time or money. With centralized financial management, you can gain valuable insights to support your growth.

Using this system, you can easily analyze carrier rates, employee profitability, operating costs, and more — all from one convenient platform.

Make smarter matches with a system built for efficiency

Find a TMS solution that helps you match the right loads with qualified, reliable carriers.

DAT’s Broker TMS makes it easy to find carriers that meet your specific freight requirements, while also allowing you to check their authority, driving records, insurance status, and more. Integration with tools like DAT CarrierWatch provides daily scans for changes in carrier status, and smart alerts notify you the moment something changes — so you can avoid dispatching unqualified carriers.

How does DAT Broker TMS work?

The core of DAT Broker TMS is its single-entry management tool, built to simplify operations with integrated accounting, analytics, and document management. Every feature is designed to make running your transportation brokerage easier.

With flexible options, you can add modules as needed — paying only for what you use. Additional tools provide insights on supply chain trends, price forecasting, and more, helping you secure the best rates for your business.

Why is DAT Broker TMS the best for growing my business?

DAT Broker TMS is the best transportation management system software to run your freight brokerage or 3PL. It brings together a wide range of services — from load tracking to back-office tasks like accounting — to support every part of your shipping operations.

With fast access to pricing data and financial analytics, DAT Broker TMS gives you a single platform to manage your entire brokerage or 3PL. And because it integrates seamlessly with other DAT solutions, you can easily expand your system to match the needs of your growing business.

What other DAT services can I integrate with DAT Broker TMS?

In addition to its TMS software for brokers, DAT offers a variety of ways to connect with the widest range of shippers, carriers, and drivers in the industry. At the heart of DAT’s offerings is the DAT load board, with 722,500 new loads posted each business day.

How can a transportation management system save me money?

When brokers and 3PLs use a transportation management system that supports load tracking, carrier selection, and back-office tasks, they can build their brand and reduce costs at the same time. DAT’s transportation management system helps you make smarter deals with carriers while streamlining your finances.

Will DAT Broker TMS replace my load board?

DAT Broker TMS is a separate service and does not replace your load board subscription. However, it easily integrates with your existing load board, so you can centralize your operations in one place — making it simpler than ever to find carriers and shippers.

How do I install DAT Broker TMS?

If you use DAT One, getting started is simple. Choose the delivery mode that best fits your business: host DAT Broker TMS on your own in-house server or subscribe to it as a web service with a low monthly fee.

"Any technology that streamlines the steps of the business transaction is beneficial to us, the carriers we use, and our customers."

- Bruce Parsons, President, United Transportation Services

"DAT Broker TMS helped us double our revenue with half the staff. It's worth its weight in gold."

- Sue Spero, President of Carrier Services of Tennessee

Manage your brokerage efficiently with DAT Broker TMS

DAT Broker TMS helps brokerages of all sizes manage and grow their logistics businesses.