DAT introduces LaneMakers for DAT iQ Benchmark to help shippers find capacity for underserved lanes

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DAT Freight & Analytics introduced the integration of LaneMakers, a powerful tool for finding untapped truckload capacity, into its DAT iQ Benchmark™ freight analytics product. This enhancement gives shippers new capabilities to identify active carriers for underserved or underperforming lanes—without disrupting their benchmarking workflow.

With this integration, shippers and brokers can now launch LaneMakers directly from within DAT iQ Benchmark, the industry’s leading freight-rate analytics platform. With a single click, they can instantly view a list of active carriers moving similar freight on that lane and filter results to find carriers that align with their sourcing strategy.

“With LaneMakers integrated into DAT iQ Benchmark, you can reduce time spent manually sourcing carriers or toggling between load boards and spreadsheets,” said Sarita Benjamin, Senior Director of the Shipper Business at DAT. “You can find solutions to your low-volume, underserved, or ‘problem’ lanes and move from analysis to action.”

A longstanding feature of the DAT One load board, LaneMakers analyzes historical load-board postings and searches and identifies carriers that engage on a shipper’s target lanes. The new integration into DAT iQ Benchmark creates a more efficient workflow for finding capacity on underserved lanes.

“LaneMakers is particularly useful for developing carrier networks or improving contract coverage while filling routing guide gaps,” Benjamin said. “It’s a powerful tool for filling capacity gaps ahead of an RFP, and can help you identify new carriers when routing guide performance drops and stabilize your costs and service levels on low-visibility lanes.”

The announcement was made today at the 2025 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Orlando, Florida. DAT will demonstrate the new LaneMakers integration and other shipper-focused features for the DAT iQ platform at Booth 632.

Speaking at Gartner: Dr. Chris Caplice

DAT Chief Scientist Dr. Chris Caplice will share truckload procurement strategies for managing costs, forecasting demand, and executive-level communication in uncertain times. When: Monday, May 5, 2:35 p.m. Where: Theater Speaking Stage.

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DAT Freight & Analytics operates DAT One, North America’s largest truckload freight marketplace; DAT iQ, the industry’s leading freight data analytics service; and Trucker Tools, the leader in load visibility. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights, informed by nearly 700,000 daily load posts and a database exceeding $1 trillion in freight market transactions.

Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, DAT continues to set the standard for innovation in the trucking and logistics industry. Visit dat.com for more information.