DAT Load Board Pricing Plans Compared (2026)
DAT One offers three pricing tiers from $45 to $199 per month. The right plan depends on how you use the platform — but the biggest mistake carriers make is choosing the cheapest plan and missing out on RateView, the feature that actually makes DAT worth paying for.
$45/mo
Select Plan
$99-$149
Professional Plan
$199/mo
Premium Plan
10-20%
Annual Billing Savings
Ahmad Qazi
Founder & CEO, O Trucking LLC
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5+ years using DAT Professional and Premium plans for daily dispatch operations
Written by Ahmad Qazi, founder of O Trucking LLC, drawing on 9+ years dispatching for owner-operators. Learn more about us.
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Key Takeaways
- DAT One has three carrier plans: Select (~$45/mo), Professional (~$99–$149/mo), and Premium (~$199/mo).
- RateView market-rate data starts at the Professional tier — the Select plan does not include it.
- Professional is the sweet spot for most owner-operators and small fleets thanks to RateView and broker credit scores.
- Premium adds unlimited searches, multi-truck management, and extended rate history for fleets and dispatchers.
- Annual billing typically saves about 10–20% versus paying month to month.
- DAT does not publish a fixed public price list, so always verify the current cost on DAT's carrier plans page.
DAT One Plan Overview
All DAT plans include basic load searching and broker contact information. The tiers differ in analytics depth, broker credit data, load alerts, and multi-truck management features. Here is what each plan offers and who it is designed for.
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DAT One Select (~$45/month)
Select is DAT's entry-level plan. It gives you access to the load board with basic search and filtering, broker contact information, and the ability to post your truck. What it does not include is RateView — meaning you cannot see market rate data for the lanes you are searching.
Load searching with basic filters
Broker contact information
Post your truck for brokers to find
No RateView (no market rate data)
Limited broker credit data
Select Without RateView Means Negotiating Blind
DAT One Professional (~$99-$149/month)
Professional is the sweet spot for most carriers. It includes everything in Select plus RateView analytics, broker credit scores with days-to-pay data, advanced filters, and load alerts. This is where DAT becomes a genuine business tool rather than just a listing service.
Everything in Select
RateView — lane rate averages, ranges, and trends
Broker credit scores — days-to-pay and payment reliability
Advanced filters (rate minimums, deadhead limits)
Load alerts for preferred lanes
DAT One Premium (~$199/month)
Premium is designed for fleets, dispatchers, and power users who live on the platform all day. It includes everything in Professional plus unlimited searches, extended rate history, multi-truck management, market analytics dashboards, and priority support.
Everything in Professional
Unlimited load searches and rate lookups
Multi-truck management dashboard
Extended rate history and market analytics
Priority customer support
Side-by-Side Plan Comparison
| Feature | Select | Professional | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/month | ~$45 | ~$99-$149 | ~$199 |
| Load search | Yes | Yes | Unlimited |
| RateView | No | Yes | Full |
| Broker credit | Basic | Full | Full |
| Load alerts | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-truck | No | No | Yes |
| Best for | New/light users | Most carriers | Fleets/dispatchers |
Our Recommendation
For most owner-operators and small fleets, DAT One Professional offers the best value. RateView alone is worth the price difference over Select. If you negotiate even one load per month $50-$100 higher using RateView data, the plan has paid for itself.
Premium makes sense if you dispatch multiple trucks or spend all day on the platform. For a single-truck operation that books 3-5 loads per week, Professional gives you everything you need. Before you decide, it is worth reading our DAT RateView guide to understand exactly what the data unlocks, and our DAT vs. Truckstop comparison if you are still choosing a board. On a tight budget, also weigh the trade-offs in free vs. paid load boards and the rival Truckstop pricing plans.
Pros of Paying for DAT One
- +Large load volume and widely referenced RateView market-rate data (Professional tier and up).
- +Broker credit scores and days-to-pay data help you avoid slow or risky payers.
- +Load alerts and advanced filters speed up finding loads on your preferred lanes.
- +Annual billing trims roughly 10–20% off the monthly cost.
Cons to Weigh First
- −No permanent free tier, and RateView is never included on the entry-level Select plan.
- −Pricing is not published publicly and can vary by sales rep, plan, and term.
- −Monthly cost is a recurring fixed expense that small or part-time operations may not recoup.
- −Annual commitments can carry stricter cancellation terms than month-to-month billing.
Common Mistakes Carriers Make Choosing a DAT Plan
Annual Billing Saves 10-20%
Skip the Subscription — Let Us Search for You
At O Trucking LLC, we already have DAT subscriptions with full rate data and analytics. When you work with our dispatch team, you get the benefit of DAT Professional/Premium features without paying for your own subscription. We handle the searching, rate analysis, and broker vetting — you focus on driving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DAT One have a free plan or free trial?
DAT does not offer a permanent free load board plan, but it frequently runs a limited free-trial period for new carriers so you can test the platform before paying. There is no free tier that includes RateView. If you want to start at zero cost, compare the no-cost options in our free vs. paid load boards guide first.
Which DAT plan includes RateView?
RateView market rate data is included starting with the Professional tier and up; the entry-level Select plan does not include it. Because RateView is the feature most carriers cite as the reason to pay for DAT, the Professional plan is usually the best starting point for owner-operators who negotiate their own rates.
Is DAT or Truckstop cheaper?
Both platforms use tiered monthly pricing in a similar range, so the cheapest option depends on the exact plan and which analytics you need. DAT is generally considered to have the larger load volume and the most widely referenced rate data, while Truckstop is often praised for its tools and customer service. See our DAT vs. Truckstop comparison and the Truckstop pricing breakdown for a side-by-side look.
Can I cancel or change my DAT plan later?
Yes. DAT plans are subscriptions, and you can typically upgrade, downgrade, or cancel by contacting DAT, though annual commitments may have different cancellation terms than month-to-month billing. Read the contract terms before locking into an annual plan, and confirm the cancellation policy directly with DAT.
Get DAT-Level Load Finding Without the Subscription
Our dispatch team already has full DAT access with RateView analytics. We find loads, negotiate rates, and vet brokers — you just drive.