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DAT One for carriers: price, plans and new authority
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DAT One is DAT's load board for carriers, with plans from $59 to $339 a month as of October 2026. Every plan includes the mobile app and up to 500 load searches a month. Broker credit scores and days to pay are available, and the Enhanced and Pro plans add van, reefer and flatbed rate averages. You need an active USDOT number, and each broker sets its own insurance rules and can set a minimum authority age for its loads.
At a glance
- Best for
- Carriers with an active USDOT number, including cargo vans and intrastate carriers
- Price
- $59 a month to $339 a month
- New authorities
- New carriers can find freight
- Insurance
- Each broker sets its own coverage requirements
- Booking
- Book Now on some loads for pre-approved MCs
- Payment
- DAT Assurance for past due freight on Pro, Select and Office
- Equipment
- Box truck, Hotshot, Cargo van, Dry van, Reefer, Flatbed, Car hauler, Power only
Our take
DAT One puts broker credit scores and days to pay next to every load search, which helps when you're choosing between brokers you don't know. Its equipment codes run from cargo vans and box trucks to flatbeds, car haulers and power only.
New carriers can find freight, but each broker can set a minimum authority age for its loads. Some broker settings keep those loads from appearing at all, and on the web, load details can show which broker requirements you're missing.
Choose the plan by the tools you'll use. Enhanced has 15-day rate averages and Pro has seven-day averages, both for van, reefer and flatbed. DAT Assurance credits for past due freight come with Pro, Select and Office.
Pros
- Open to cargo vans and intrastate carriers with an active USDOT number
- DAT Assurance credits for past due freight of $250 on Pro, $500 on Select and $1,000 on Office
Cons
- Book Now is a selective rollout and isn't available to every new subscriber
- DAT Assurance isn't a promise of payment on every load
- Leased operators need authorization from the carrier they lease to
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price |
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| Standard | $59 a monthChanged after January 2026
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| Enhanced | $149 a monthChanged after January 2026
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| Pro | $169 a monthChanged by January 2026
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| Select | $259 a monthChanged after January 2026
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| Office | $339 a monthChanged after January 2026
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These are US carrier monthly list prices. Plans include up to 500 load searches a month. The mobile app is included.
Can a new authority use it
| What | DAT One | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New authorities | New carriers can find freight A broker's minimum authority age controls which loads you can take. | Its own pageSame since 2025 |
| Can brokers filter by authority age | Brokers can set a minimum authority age for their loads This is part of the Carrier Management Suite. Load details on the web can show missing broker requirements. Some qualification settings keep loads from appearing. | Its own page |
| Authority you need | An active USDOT number is required This includes cargo vans and intrastate carriers. Owner-operators have their authority validated. Leased operators need authorization from the carrier they lease to. | Its own pageSame since 2025 |
| Insurance | Each broker sets its own coverage requirements | Its own pageSame since 2025 |
Booking, rates and pay
| What | DAT One | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Book Now on some loads for pre-approved MCs Book Now covers eligible loads from participating McLeod beta brokers. The booking confirms within DAT. It is a selective rollout and is not available to every new subscriber. | Its own page |
| Rate data | 15-day rate averages on Enhanced and 7-day on Pro The rate table covers van, reefer and flatbed. | Its own pageSame since 2021 |
| Broker credit scores | Broker credit scores are available | Its own pageSame since 2023 |
| Broker days to pay | Broker days to pay are available | Its own pageSame since 2023 |
| Payment | DAT Assurance for past due freight on Pro, Select and Office Credits are $250 on Pro, $500 on Select and $1,000 on Office. This is not a promise of payment on every load. | Its own page |
Equipment it lists
- Box truck
- Hotshot
- Cargo van
- Dry van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
- Car hauler
- Power only
Based on the board's published equipment codes. A listed type does not mean loads are posted for it.
How their terms changed
| When | Term | What it said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | Standard plan | $59 a month | Its own page |
| October 17, 2026 | Enhanced plan | $149 a month | Its own page |
| October 17, 2026 | Select plan | $259 a month | Its own page |
| October 17, 2026 | Office plan | $339 a month | Its own page |
| October 17, 2026 | Pro plan | $169 a month | Its own page |
| January 2026 | Standard plan | $54 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2026 | Enhanced plan | $119 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2026 | Select plan | $239 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2026 | Office plan | $329 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2025 | Standard plan | $49 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2025 | Enhanced plan | $99 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2025 | Pro plan | $149 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2025 | Select plan | $199 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2025 | Office plan | $299 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2023 to February 2024 | Standard plan | $45 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2023 to February 2024 | Enhanced plan | $85 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2023 to February 2024 | Pro plan | $135 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2023 to February 2024 | Select plan | $180 a month | Archived copy |
| January 2023 to February 2024 | Office plan | $295 a month | Archived copy |
DAT One alternatives
| Name | Price | Authority age | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckstop | $42 a month per user, up to three users, $135 a month per user, $159 a month per user, $299 a month, with up to three users shown, $35 a month for a three-user block, up to nine users, $129 a month for a three-user block, up to nine users, $42 a month for a three-user block, $159 a month for a three-user block | Basic is marketed to new owner-operators | Book It Now on Advanced and Pro plans |
| Direct Freight | $0 a month, $39 a month, $49 a month, $69 a month | You do not need an MC number to use the site | |
| TruckLoads by Trucker Path | Unlimited load access is advertised as free | Digital bookings in the Verified Digital Carrier Network |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DAT One cost?
As of October 2026, US carrier list prices are $59 a month for Standard, $149 for Enhanced, $169 for Pro, $259 for Select and $339 for Office. Each plan includes the mobile app and up to 500 load searches a month.
Can a new authority use DAT One?
Yes. New carriers can find freight, but each broker can set a minimum authority age for its loads. Some settings keep those loads from appearing.
What do I need to sign up for DAT One?
An active USDOT number, which applies to cargo vans and intrastate carriers too. Owner-operators have their authority validated, and leased operators need authorization from the carrier they lease to.
Does DAT One have Book Now loads?
Some loads, if your MC is pre-approved and the broker is in McLeod's beta, with the booking confirmed inside DAT. It's a selective rollout, so not every new subscriber has it.
What insurance do I need for DAT One loads?
Each broker sets its own. 20 of the 21 brokers that publish a liability minimum ask for $1 million or more, so that's the limit to plan on.