DAT Load Board
Freight management software
Load board software
Distribution software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$54 per month
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- Transportation and logistics
- Retail and wholesale
- Accommodation and food services
What is DAT Load Board
DAT Load Board is an online freight marketplace used to find, post, and book truckload freight. It supports brokers, carriers, and shippers that need to match available loads with truck capacity and manage day-to-day spot-market sourcing. The product centers on load and truck postings, search and filtering, and workflow tools for contacting counterparties and tracking activity. It is typically used alongside, rather than as a replacement for, a full transportation management system.
Large spot-market network
DAT Load Board is widely used by freight brokers and carriers, which increases the likelihood of finding matching capacity or loads for common lanes. The breadth of postings supports rapid spot-market coverage when contract capacity is unavailable. This network effect is a practical advantage for teams that need same-day or next-day coverage.
Fast search and matching
The platform focuses on high-volume load and truck searches with filters that help users narrow by lane, equipment type, timing, and other attributes. This supports dispatchers and brokers who need to work many opportunities quickly. The interface and workflow are oriented to speed of execution rather than end-to-end logistics planning.
Market-rate and lane insights
DAT provides pricing and market information that many users rely on for quoting and negotiation. These insights can help standardize how teams evaluate spot rates and lane conditions. For organizations without dedicated pricing analytics, this can reduce manual research effort.
Not a full TMS
DAT Load Board primarily addresses load sourcing and capacity matching, not end-to-end transportation execution. Capabilities such as multi-stop planning, tendering workflows, carrier scorecards, and deep shipment visibility typically require separate systems. Organizations looking for a single system of record often need integrations with a TMS/ERP stack.
Data quality varies by poster
Listings are created by many independent parties, so completeness and accuracy can vary. Users may need additional calls, emails, or verification steps to confirm details such as accessorials, appointment requirements, and payment terms. This can introduce rework compared with more controlled, closed-network procurement workflows.
Integration depth depends on plan
While DAT offers integrations and related tools, the depth of automation can vary by subscription and by the systems in use. Some teams still rely on manual re-entry of load details into dispatch, accounting, or tracking tools. Implementation effort can increase when trying to standardize workflows across multiple branches or business units.
Plan & Pricing
Carrier plans (DAT One - Carriers)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| DAT One Standard | $54 per month | Recommended for partial-load owner-operators; access up to 500 load searches & truck posts/month; DAT One mobile app included; basic search & match alarms. |
| DAT One Enhanced | $119 per month | Recommended for new owner-operators; adds 15-day average spot lane rates, ability to run 2 searches at once, expanded filters. |
| DAT One Pro | $169 per month | Recommended for owner-operators with 1–3 trucks; adds 7-day average lane rates, TriHaul routing tool, prefer/blocked companies, ability to run 3 searches; DAT Assurance credit ($250). |
| DAT One Select | $239 per month | Recommended for small fleets (3+ trucks); best-available average lane rates, Market Conditions map, up to 10 searches, enhanced LaneMakers; DAT Assurance credit ($500). |
| DAT One Office | $329 per month | Recommended for mid–large fleets (10+ trucks); LaneMakers Premium, workgroups, contract lane rates, preferred/blocked companies, up to 10 searches; DAT Assurance credit ($1,000). |
Broker plans (DAT One - Brokers)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| DAT One Express | $159 per month | Post loads & search for carriers; includes 30-day DAT iQ spot lane rates; DAT One mobile app included. |
| DAT One Select (Broker) | $319 per month | Market Rate Powered by DAT iQ (spot + contract), company profiles, DAT Directory with reviews, priority booking and advanced broker tools. |
| DAT One Office (Broker) | $449 per month | Full broker feature set including contract lane rates, priority booking, Canadian market access, and team/group posting features. |
Combo (Broker + Carrier) plans
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| DAT One Select Broker/Carrier | $339 per month | Combines broker and carrier features: Search & Post, post/search alarms, routing/mapping, DAT Directory & mobile access; Market Rate data. |
| DAT One Office Broker/Carrier | $469 per month | Full combo feature set (broker + carrier): contract lane rates, group postings, advanced team management, mobile app. |
Notes:
- Shipper pricing: contact DAT sales / "Contact for Pricing" on the official pricing page.
- All subscriptions include access to the DAT One mobile app; specific data windows (15-day, 7-day, "Best Available") and feature availability vary by plan as shown on DAT's pricing page.
Seller details
DAT Freight & Analytics
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
1978
Private
https://www.dat.com/
https://x.com/datfreight
https://www.linkedin.com/company/datfreight/
