Flatbed markets are shifting fast, and guessing is getting riskier. Capacity tightens unpredictably, costs swing without warning, and some partners may respond with defensive “protection pricing.”
In a market this volatile, one wrong freight assumption can cost you a project or wipe out margin.
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Freight is no longer “just a line item.” The quality of your transportation data determines whether you win work — and protect your bottom line.
Overpaying on key lanes due to defensive “protection pricing” or outdated assumptions.
Unpredictable rate swings
Volatility that erodes margins and disrupts budgets when assumptions aren’t grounded in data.
Delays, inconsistency, or partner underperformance that jeopardize critical construction timelines.
Stop margin loss and prevent avoidable disruptions
Use objective data to flag reliability issues, reduce delays, and protect project timelines.
Market-validated freight assumptions
Build defensible bids with invoice-verified flatbed benchmarks based on $1T+ in transactions.
Identify overpriced lanes, understand partner quoting behavior, and price projects with confidence.
See how DAT iQ helps building materials teams win more projects
Benchmark beyond the basics
DAT iQ combines real-time freight insights with historical performance benchmarks, giving building materials teams dynamic, defensible intelligence built for today’s volatile construction markets. Our platform helps you adapt faster, optimize your procurement strategy, and protect margins in unpredictable flatbed environments.
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