From the desk of Mike Weaver, VP of Sales and Partnerships
We’re just a few days away from DATCON – you’ve heard a lot about it, but we can’t help it. We’re excited to see you all.
Still, we can start to turn the corner and hint at new product features and announcements.
You’ll hear about this at DATCON, but one thing (that I won’t say too much about) we’re extremely excited for is a revolutionary security tool for DAT One and DAT iQ. Personally, I think this will shake up the industry, but I’m a little biased.
Speaking of DATCON, use my code to save money! Use GODUCKS for $200 when you register for DATCON.
This month’s newsletter is full of all-star content: Strategies for defending against email phishing, new features that some of you may have already seen, and a bit about why we think it’s important to donate to our friends at St. Christopher.
October will be great. I’ll see y’all in a few days at DATCON!
Let’s. Tr*cking. Go.
– Mike
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DATCON24 (Oct. 22-24) is a can’t-miss event. The freight and logistics analytics revolution has shaken up the industry. How can transportation and logistics professionals prepare for what’s NEXT? Together, we’ll explore what future success looks like in our industry.
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Why We Donate: St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Trucking is a demanding profession that takes drivers to the limits of their mental and physical capabilities – 70% of U.S. drivers have one or more serious medical conditions. Consider hypertension, diabetes, depression, or colon cancer.
Taking care of these drivers is paramount. They keep our economy running, we should keep their lives, families, and careers running. St. Christopher sees this, and we partner with them because of it. When medical hardships fall on truckers, St. Christopher cares for them financially and buoys them back to stability.
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Know who you’re working with: Company Search on DAT One
Advanced analytics and tools like the Company Search feature in DAT One help brokers gain deeper insights into their carriers and build reliable relationships.
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Product spotlight: Company Insights
DAT’s new Company Insights allows carriers to show brokers why they are great business partners.
This new feature on the Company Profile page will allow you to see key carrier information, including inspections, insurance, authority status, and more, all pulled from the FMCSA.
Company Insights allows our customers to make their own informed decisions: No subjective scores and no algorithms ranking business, just the facts. The rest is up to you.
For more details, visit the Company Insights support page.
Phishing and recognizing suspicious emails for brokers
Phishing is a critical tool for persistent fraudsters. It remains one of the most common cyber threats, targeting transportation brokers with fraudulent emails designed to steal sensitive information or install malware.
Protect yourself
