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DAT Load Board

Right load. Right time. Anywhere.

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DAT Load Board - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

DAT Load Board overview

Based on 239 verified user reviews

What is DAT Load Board?

By industry, DAT Load Board reviewers are most commonly professionals in transportation/trucking/railroad (82%). The most frequent use case cited by reviewers is trucking (78%).

What do users say about DAT Load Board pricing?

Some reviewers find DAT Load Board pricey but feel it pays for itself through the opportunities it provides. Some users say the cost is justified by usefulness, though they wish it were more affordable. Reviewers indicate the price is higher than competitors, and some users report frustration with paying a premium during service downtime or when load quality disappoints.

Starting price

49 /
per month

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Pros & Cons

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Features

Brokers

Account and Payment

Postings

DAT Load Board’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

4.5

(239)

DAT Load Board pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

1-2(14)

3-4(62)

5(163)

What do users say about DAT Load Board?

By industry, DAT Load Board reviewers are most commonly professionals in transportation/trucking/railroad (82%). The most frequent use case cited by reviewers is trucking (78%).

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Who uses DAT Load Board?

Based on 239 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Logistics and Supply Chain

Accounting

Translation and Localization

Others

Use cases

Trucking

Freight

Logistics

Transportation Management

Shipping

DAT Load Board's key features

GetApp's analysis of 61 verified user reviews collected between December 2022 and June 2024 identifies DAT Load Board's most critical features and summarizes user sentiment about those features.

Real-Time monitoring

4.5

Reviewers appreciate DAT Load Board's real-time monitoring capabilities. They report that it allows them to see where the carrier is on a shipment, making it easy to update customers on their freight. Users find it helpful for booking loads in real time and staying updated with current market situations. They say it provides quick answers for last-minute complications and notifies them of new loads. However, some reviewers mention issues with the system getting stuck and needing constant refreshes. Of the 25 DAT Load Board users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Real-Time Monitoring, 88% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“The real time monitoring allows me to see where the carrier is on a shipment. This makes it easy to update customers on their freight. ”

Elyse R.

Carrier Procurement Analyst

“Especially in a down market, it i vital to have immediate access to changing load information-new loads, rate changes, etc. ”

Errol M.

Operations Manager

Quotes/Estimates

4.2

Reviewers highlight the usefulness of DAT Load Board's quotes and estimates capabilities. They indicate that it allows them to get rates based on origin and destination, add accessorials, and calculate profit margins. Users find it helpful for bidding on specific lanes and negotiating rates. They report that it helps them understand the true rate and the estimated cost for operations. However, some reviewers mention that brokers don't always provide correct information, leading to wasted time. Of the 17 DAT Load Board users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Quotes/Estimates, 76% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Wish everyone putting loads on board would give a starting rate so us as the potential Carrier can have an idea of what rate they are looking to give on this line haul and me not eWasting the broker time and my time calling ”

Leon R.

Owner operator

“Very accurate, once in a while brocket would say the rate is not correct”

Rajpal C.

President

All DAT Load Board features

Features rating:

4.4

(239)

Mobile app

4.0

(1)

Status tracking

2.5

(2)

Real-Time updates

5.0

(1)

Third-Party integrations

3.9

(7)

Real-Time notifications

4.2

(5)

For freight operations

4.4

(21)

Location tracking

3.2

(5)

Strategic planning

4.9

(7)

Route optimization

4.1

(39)

Rate management

4.3

(16)

Delivery tracking

4.4

(34)

Transportation management

4.0

(39)

Real-Time reporting

4.2

(41)

Mileage tracking

4.4

(64)

Reporting & statistics

3.0

(1)

Reporting/Analytics

4.6

(5)

Activity dashboard

4.0

(1)

Shipping management

4.1

(17)

GPS

4.2

(53)

Fleet management

4.4

(14)

Trip logs

4.5

(55)

Carrier management

4.0

(5)

Supplier management

4.5

(2)

3PL management

5.0

(3)

Billing & invoicing

4.3

(54)

Scheduling

4.1

(15)

Routing

4.2

(10)

Shipment tracking

4.2

(38)

Driver management

4.2

(45)

Document management

4.2

(11)

Fuel management

4.3

(12)

Truckload management

(0)

Activity tracking

3.0

(2)

Alerts/Notifications

(0)

Customer portal

5.0

(1)

Data import/export

(0)

Shipment price calculation

(0)

Self service portal

(0)

Search/Filter

(0)

EDI

(0)

Freight shipping

(0)

Geographic maps

(0)

Geolocation

(0)

Real-Time data

5.0

(1)

Real-Time analytics

(0)

Ground shipping

(0)

Order management

4.0

(2)

Monitoring

(0)

Import/Export management

4.3

(3)

Invoice management

(0)

LTL/Shared truckload

(0)

Load optimization

4.4

(5)

Local forwarders

(0)

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Value for Money

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DAT Load Board pricing

Starting from

Per month

Pricing details

Subscription

Free trial

Free plan

Pricing range

User opinions about DAT Load Board price and value

Value for money rating:

4.2

Of 20 reviews that provide robust commentary on DAT Load Board's price and value, 41% mention it in a positive light.

Some reviewers find DAT Load Board a bit pricey but feel it pays for itself through the opportunities it provides. Some users say the cost is justified by the platform’s usefulness, though they wish it were more affordable, especially for new or small operators. Reviewers indicate that the price is higher compared to competitors and sometimes feels steep for the features offered. Some users report frustration with paying a premium when the service experiences downtime or when the quality of available loads does not match their expectations.

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To see what individual users think of DAT Load Board's cost and value, check out the review excerpts below.

“easy to use,value for money.loads are posted with rates as well which is realy helpful.”

Jaspal B.

president

“The opportunity to earn money at a low cost”

Tiquon C.

Owner operator

“I don't like the fact that the rates for the lanes are not included in the packages”

Eugene B.

Part owner

DAT Load Board integrations (4)

Top integrations

DAT Load Board 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

Videos

Webinars

Documentation

DAT Load Board FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of DAT Load Board?

DAT Load Board has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What is DAT Load Board used for?

Grow your business for the long haul with over 284 million loads and trucks posted annually on the DAT Load Board. Get the most relevant matches for your business - the right load for the right truck at the right price, no matter where you are. Carriers, brokers, and shippers can all find valuable insights, boost revenue, and grow their business on the DAT Load Board. DAT users also gain access to our DAT One mobile app to manage freight from anywhere, in the palm of your hand.

Q. What are the benefits of using DAT Load Board?

Carriers:
- The fastest freight-finder with instant refresh and automated filters
- More loads than any other load board, plus company reviews and credit scores
- Find higher-paying routes with the one-of-a-kind TriHaul tool
- See the most current truckload rates and market conditions

Brokers:
- Book and track freight automatically with our Priority Booking tools
- See the most up-to-date freight rates and market conditions
- Build your carrier network with access to 1.6 million trucks

Shippers:
- Find carriers on your most problematic lanes with the unique LaneMakers tool
- Navigate market volatility with access to the largest source of capacity
- See current rates and market conditions affecting your supply chain