With LaneMakers, shippers can explore DAT’s vast capacity network, gaining insights into carriers' truck postings and searches activity.
- ACCESS HIDDEN CAPACITY: Discover truckload and partial capacity, even on challenging lanes.
- OPTIMIZE COSTS: Find carriers aligned with your network for potential savings.
- STREAMLINED ONBOARDING: Access safety and insurance records quickly for efficient onboarding.
How to access LaneMakers from DAT One Web
- Navigate to one.dat.com.
- From the left-hand side menu, click on Tools, then select LaneMakers.
How to access LaneMakers from DAT iQ
- Navigate to iq.dat.com.
- From the left-hand side menu, click on More Tools, then select LaneMakers.
Setting up your Search
- Select Report Type: Choose Carrier Activity to view load searches and postings by carriers.
- Origin and Destination: Enter your start and end locations, like Dallas to Chicago, or leave one open-ended to broaden results.
- Load and Equipment Type: Choose from full, partial, or both for load types, and select your equipment type, such as a van or flatbed. You can select multiple equipment types if you have flexible needs.
- Timeframe and Market Size: The default is 30 days, but you can extend for harder-to-cover lanes.
Once search parameters are set, click Search. LaneMakers will display up to the top 30 carriers based on postings and searches, providing actionable data on each carrier, including:
- Number of load searches
- Number of truck postings
- Company information: name, contact, and location
- Types of equipment posted
Additional Features
Use the Kebab Menu (three dots) next to each carrier to:
- Add carriers to Preferred or Blocked lists
- Leave reviews
- View carrier profiles