Roper’s DAT iQ Uses $1 Trillion Data to Tackle 20% Higher Spot Freight Rates
DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase DAT iQ at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, highlighting a platform trained on over $1 trillion in freight transactions. The tool warns that dry van spot rates are 20% above last year while contract rates rose under 5% and spot capacity tightened to 2018 levels.
1. DAT iQ Unveiled at Symposium
Roper Technologies’ DAT Freight & Analytics is presenting its DAT iQ freight intelligence platform at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, aiming to give shippers CFO-level visibility on market trends and cost avoidance.
2. Freight Market Shifts
Dry van spot rates are running over 20% higher year-over-year while contract rates have climbed less than 5%, creating a rate gap that signals a market turning point. Available spot capacity has shrunk back to levels last seen in 2018, increasing exposure for shippers using outdated routing guides.
3. Data Foundation and Platform Capabilities
DAT iQ is trained on more than $1 trillion in verified freight transactions and leverages benchmarks, forecasts and real-time lane data to identify overpayment, validate rates and guide procurement strategies under volatile fuel and capacity conditions.
4. Strategic Implications for Roper
By embedding DAT iQ into the enterprise procurement process, Roper strengthens its logistics analytics portfolio, positioning the company to capture growing demand for advanced freight intelligence and support long-term revenue growth.