Keelvar, a global leader in intelligent sourcing optimization and automation, has announced a new integration with DAT Freight & Analytics, making DAT iQ’s spot and contract rates directly accessible through Keelvar’s platform. This partnership offers shippers real-time insights into both spot and contract freight markets, enabling smarter decision-making and streamlined operations. With access to the industry’s most reliable pricing data, shippers can minimize manual tasks, reduce errors, and secure better rates.
DAT iQ draws from over $1 trillion in freight transactions submitted exclusively by more than 1,400 shippers and brokers, allowing users to benchmark performance across various metrics, including average distance, load count, fuel cost per mile, total cost over time, and the percentage of spot loads.
“The integration of DAT’s real-time freight data into Keelvar’s platform enhances our customers’ procurement strategies,” said Alan Holland, founder and CEO of Keelvar. “With instant market insights, they can confidently optimize freight sourcing, reduce costs, and tackle challenges with greater precision and efficiency.”
Key customer benefits include:
- Real-time data for informed decision-making: Shippers gain unmatched visibility into spot and contract markets, enabling optimized sourcing strategies based on up-to-date, reliable data.
- Streamlined processes: Automated data integration brings high-quality freight rates directly into Keelvar’s platform, reducing manual workload and minimizing errors.
- Cost optimization: By benchmarking against DAT’s vast datasets, shippers can negotiate rates with confidence and ensure cost-effective freight solutions.
“This integration with Keelvar brings advanced freight insights to the shippers who rely on our data,” said Ken Adamo, DAT’s Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Analytics. “With access to historical, current, and predictive pricing, joint users can better navigate the complexities of the freight market.”
The integration also simplifies the API authentication process, providing seamless access to data throughout sourcing events. By leveraging both real-time and historical rates, shippers can better manage carrier relationships and secure the best pricing for their freight.