DAT One vs Descartes MyCarrierPortal
DAT One
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Descartes MyCarrierPortal
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| Figure | DAT One | Descartes MyCarrierPortal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59/mo | $515/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 20 | 2 |
| Spec score · Carrier Management Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Company history | DAT began as Dial-A-Truck at a Portland-area Jubitz truck stop in 1978. | The company says MyCarrierPackets was founded in 2012, rebranded as MyCarrierPortal in 2023, and was acquired by Descartes in 2024. |
| Founded | 1978 | 2012 |
| Fraud prevention | DAT describes platform fraud measures including identity verification and real-time risk monitoring. | Fraud tools include VIN verification, two-factor authentication for carrier profiles, community reporting, and carrier history information. |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States | Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
| Integrations | DAT offers APIs for the Load Board, BookNow, DAT Tracking, Freight Posting, and other products through its Developer Portal. | The maker says the platform integrates with TMS systems and lists Descartes 3G TMS, GenLogs, CloneOps.ai, Carrier Assure, and WireBee among its partners. |
| Product | DAT One is an end-to-end freight platform connecting motor carriers, freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers to match loads with trucks. | Descartes MyCarrierPortal is an online carrier packet solution for carrier onboarding, risk management, and fraud prevention. |
| Security | DAT One supports multi-factor authentication using a phone-based passkey or a compatible security key. | The FAQ says private and non-public data is encrypted when integrated into customers’ TMS and that carriers must be invited by a freight broker to join. |
| Support | DAT lists phone support at 800-547-5417 and customer support by email at [email protected]. | The Standard plan includes US-based support and training, and the company says its support team provides quick responses. |
Plans
DAT One
- DAT One Standard$59 a month
- DAT One Standard$59 a month
- DAT One Enhanced$149 a month
- DAT One Enhanced$149 a month
- DAT One Express$159 a month
- DAT One Express$159 a month
- DAT One Pro$169 a month
- DAT One Pro$169 a month
- DAT One Select$259 a month
- DAT One Select$259 a month
Descartes MyCarrierPortal
- Standard$515 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
DAT One
DAT One connects motor carriers, freight brokers, 3PLs, and shippers to match loads with trucks. The load board is available on web, Android, and iOS; DAT says its mobile app provides access to over 722,500 loads posted daily. Mobile tools include load tracking, search filters, rate data, interactive mapping, and trip planning.
Carrier plans include load-match alarms, broker credit data, and lane rates. Eligible plans add TriHaul routing suggestions and contract lane rate information. Broker plans include load posting, carrier search, market rate information, carrier profiles, and peer reviews, with CarrierWatch and LaneMakers on eligible plans. APIs are offered for products including Load Board, BookNow, DAT Tracking, and Freight Posting. Any Load Board subscription level allows REST API integration, while rate-data API access requires RateView Combo Pro or Combo Premium. DAT One supports multi-factor authentication through a phone-based passkey or compatible security key; DAT describes fraud measures including identity verification and real-time risk monitoring.
Descartes MyCarrierPortal
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