DAT Broker TMS
A transportation management software built for freight brokers to source loads, manage shipments, and invoice customers.
Product Overview
DAT Broker TMS is a transportation management software designed for 3PLs and brokers. It offers asset and freight management, transportation dispatch, carrier tracking, and cost benchmarking. The platform also provides specialized and custom features for carriers, brokers, and shippers. DAT Broker TMS enables users to streamline freight brokerage and monitor carrier status. Ultimately, the software helps optimize costs and freight and logistics operations, particularly through its mobile app.Pros
- Supports carrier vetting and performance management
- Easily search for loads and multiple equipment types
- Scalable for both small and large brokers
- User-friendly load board
Cons
- Occasional software bugs may delete postings
- Delayed customer service responses
- Brokers new to TMS might find system complex to learn
Target Market
Small to medium brokerages from 10 to 100 employees who require sourcing loads, managing carriers, and tracking shipments. DAT best serves companies acting as intermediaries in the shipping business. Smaller 3PLs can also benefit from DAT Broker if they focus more on brokering freight rather than managing warehouses or supply chains.Video Overview
DAT Broker TMS is a transportation management software tailored for freight brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) operations. This system simplifies the management of freight brokerage by providing essential tools for carrier selection, load tracking, and workflow optimization. The platform includes:
- Integrated accounting
- Document imaging
- Load tracking with DAT OnTime integration
The software’s modular design supports customization for specific business needs, linking brokers with carriers and facilitating strategic business growth.
DAT Broker TMS Key Features
- Operations: Order entry, truck search, dispatch/tracking, customer/carrier profiles, communication tools
- Accounting: Accounts receivable, carrier settlements, general ledger, analytics
- Imaging: Storage and retrieval, rendition billing, inbound fax processing
- Modules: Freight matching interface, CarrierWatch® interface, load tracking, CRM sales, Intellifax, rating module, LTL consolidation, outside agent, multi-modal, electronic data interchange (EDI), carrier module
Pricing
DAT Broker TMS pricing begins at $100/month for the Ops package, with higher-tier Anywhere and Enterprise packages offering expanded capabilities at additional costs. There are no free trials or free versions available.
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