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DAT iQ

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Last updated: August 2024

DAT iQ - 2025 Pricing, Features, Reviews, & Alternatives

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What is DAT iQ?

DAT iQ is a cloud-based data analysis solution for freight Brokers and Shippers. This product delivers comprehensive rate, capacity, and performance analytics solutions to equip Shippers and Brokers with actionable insights to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and take charge of their network. DAT iQ's dashboard provides a 360 degree view of carrier performance and key metrics, reducing the time it takes to identify carrier best-bet opportunities.

RateView Analytics:

- The most up-to-date pricing data in the industry

- See average rates paid by brokers and shippers on more than 68,000 lanes

- Pinpoint seasonal changes with 13-month pricing histories on each lane.

- Over 95% accurate on more than 7 million daily predictions

Benchmark Analytics:

- See how your freight spend measures against the market

- Understand emerging trends, seasonal shifts and underperforming aspects of your network

- Analyze bids against market prices and identify at-risk lanes

- Identify opportunities for improvement and provide transparency for executives

Custom Analytics:

- Get customized reports based on your specific business needs

- See deep market trend analysis with rate data most relevant to your goals

- See supply and demand metrics and forecasts to inform your strategies

- Get data visualization tools to report on pricing and performance with execs and customers

Benefits of using DAT iQ

RateView Analytics:
- The most up-to-date pricing data in the industry
- See average rates paid by brokers and shippers on more than 68,000 lanes
- Pinpoint seasonal changes with 13-month pricing histories on each lane.
- Over 95% accurate on more than 7 million daily predictions

Benchmark Analytics:
- See how your freight spend measures against the market
- Understand emerging trends, seasonal shifts and underperforming aspects of your network
- Analyze bids against market prices and identify at-risk lanes
- Identify opportunities for improvement and provide transparency for executives

Custom Analytics:
- Get customized reports based on your specific business needs
- See deep market trend analysis with rate data most relevant to your goals
- See supply and demand metrics and forecasts to inform your strategies
- Get data visualization tools to report on pricing and performance with execs and customers

Starting from

No pricing info

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DAT iQ's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from DAT iQ users:

Quotes/Estimates

4.5

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Strategic Planning

4.5

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Transportation Management

4.8

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Location Tracking

4.0

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Trip Logs

4.4

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Dashboard

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All DAT iQ features

Features rating:

4.5

(63)

Fuel Management

5.0

(3)

Driver Management

3.0

(2)

Load Optimization

4.5

(2)

Query Builder

5.0

(1)

Real-Time Data

4.0

(3)

Customizable Reports

3.7

(3)

Customer Portal

4.0

(2)

Real-Time Reporting

4.1

(7)

Truckload Management

4.0

(2)

Shipment Price Calculation

4.8

(5)

Routing

4.5

(4)

Reporting & Statistics

3.8

(4)

Data Visualization

4.7

(14)

Reporting/Analytics

4.7

(18)

Predictive Analytics

4.2

(9)

Rate Management

4.8

(8)

Mileage Tracking

5.0

(7)

Live Driver Tracking

4.0

(3)

Real-Time Monitoring

4.4

(22)

Self-service Analytics

4.5

(2)

GPS

4.4

(5)

Route Optimization

4.9

(7)

Data Connectors

4.5

(11)

Multi-Location

4.6

(7)

Activity Dashboard

4.3

(6)

3PL Management

4.4

(16)

Parcel Shipping

4.5

(4)

Activity Tracking

4.0

(4)

Demand Forecasting

5.0

(2)

Shipment Tracking

5.0

(9)

Supplier Management

4.8

(6)

Data Discovery

4.9

(7)

Real-Time Notifications

4.6

(13)

Self Service Data Preparation

5.0

(3)

Shipping Management

4.2

(4)

Secure Data Storage

(0)

Search/Filter

(0)

Sales Trend Analysis

(0)

Ad hoc Analysis

(0)

Ad hoc Query

(0)

Ad hoc Reporting

(0)

For Freight Operations

(0)

Self Service Portal

(0)

Access Controls/Permissions

(0)

Shipping Services Integration

(0)

Status Tracking

5.0

(1)

Storytelling

(0)

Third-Party Integrations

(0)

Trend Analysis

(0)

User Management

(0)

Visual Analytics

(0)

Visual Discovery

(0)

Forecasting

(0)

Freight Shipping

(0)

Fleet Management

4.0

(1)

Geographic Maps

(0)

Ground Shipping

(0)

Database Support

(0)

Data Migration

(0)

LTL/Shared Truckload

(0)

Data Mapping

(0)

Monitoring

(0)

Data Import/Export

(0)

Multiple Data Sources

(0)

Ocean Shipping

(0)

Performance Metrics

(0)

Data Extraction

(0)

Data Capture and Transfer

(0)

Real-Time Analytics

(0)

Dashboard Creation

(0)

Charting

(0)

API

(0)

Real-Time Updates

3.5

(2)

Alerts/Notifications

(0)

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Ease of Use

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Value for Money

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Customer Support

4.5

ShipMonk

4.1

(138)

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No pricing info

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.3

Features

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Customer Support

4.0

Alvys TMS

4.4

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182.50

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.7

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Customer Support

4.7

FreightPOP

4.7

(45)

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Starting from

Per month

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.7

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.7

Customer Support

4.8

DAT iQ pricing

Pricing options

Free plan

Subscription

Free trial

Pricing range

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Value for money

4.4

Starting from

No pricing info

DAT iQ support options

Typical customers

Freelancers

Small businesses

Mid size businesses

Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web

Android

iPhone/iPad

Support options

Phone Support

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Training options

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

Live Online

DAT iQ reviews

Overall rating

4.6

Positive reviews

Rating breakdown

Value for money
Ease of use
Features
Customer support
Likelihood to recommend8.6/10

Rating distribution

Pros

There are a plethora of tools to help you succeed. Real time data and great customer support.

Leo D.

Logistic Service Manager

The ease of function and the seamless integration into your operation.

William K.

Expedited Operations

The interface is intuitive and easy to learn. It helps me pull up rates for customers on the fly, even while I'm cold calling, which helps sell price-driven customers.

Andrew M.

Sales Executive

Cons

When the system crashes this can put brokers in a bad spot.

Alex M.

National Account Manager

Garbage in and garbage out. For every good entry there are ten bad ones.

Cliff T.

Account Executive

Learning new things, truck searching is a little weird.

Lucas W.

Account Manager