DAT brings new business tools, expertise to MATS 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

DAT (ROP) will showcase new business tools and lead education sessions at the Mid‑America Trucking Show (MATS), March 26–28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Visit booth 37415, South Wing for demos and one‑on‑one conversations.

Highlights include DAT One with a new iPhone widget and a MATS beta for load recommendations, DAT Outgo non‑recourse factoring, and the Convoy Platform for automated matching, booking, tracking, and payments. DAT will host events including a silent auction (March 26, 6:00 p.m.), Opening Breakfast (March 27, 9:00 a.m.), and ProTalks sessions on cash flow and pricing (March 26–28).

Key Figures

Event dates: March 26–28 Booth number: 37415 Opening reception time: 6 p.m. +3 more

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Event dates March 26–28 Dates of MATS 2026 at Kentucky Exposition Center

Booth number 37415 DAT booth location in South Wing at MATS 2026

Opening reception time 6 p.m. St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund silent auction on March 26

Opening breakfast time 9 a.m. MATS Opening Breakfast on Thursday, March 27

ProTalks session time 1:15 p.m. Dean Croke session on managing cash flow Thursday

Data session time 12:30 p.m. Friday session on using data for pricing power

Market Reality Check

Price: $346.72 Vol: Volume 985,997 is about 3...

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$346.72 Last Close

Volume Volume 985,997 is about 32% below the 1,447,100 share 20-day average, suggesting a modest reaction ahead of the event-focused news. low

Technical Shares at $346.72 are trading well below the 200-day MA of $466.87, and sit 41.65% under the 52-week high and 10.75% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

While ROP was up 0.23%, key software peers like TEAM (-5.06%), WDAY (-3.3%), PAY...

While ROP was up 0.23%, key software peers like TEAM (-5.06%), WDAY (-3.3%), PAYX (-1.94%), DDOG (-1.3%), and ADSK (-2.41%) were lower, indicating ROP’s move diverged from broader application software weakness.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 18	AI feature launch	Positive	-0.6%	Aderant introduced AI-powered performance evaluation and sentiment tools in vi suite.
Mar 17	Market data update	Positive	+0.2%	DAT reported seventh straight monthly gain in truckload spot rates and volumes data.
Mar 05	Product enhancement	Positive	+1.3%	DAT launched DAT One iOS widget to surface top load matches on iPhone home screen.
Mar 04	Industry trends report	Positive	+1.5%	Procare released 2026 Child Care Business Trends Report with key AI usage metrics.
Mar 04	Report correction	Positive	+1.5%	Procare issued corrected notice clarifying survey and center data for 2026 report.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and data-focused announcements from ROP subsidiaries (DAT, Procare, Aderant) have generally coincided with positive 24h share reactions, with one AI launch showing a mild divergence.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, ROP-related news has centered on software enhancements and data products across its portfolio. DAT delivered a new iOS widget on Mar 5 followed by spot rate data on Mar 17. Procare released its 2026 child care trends report on Mar 4, including a correction the same day. Aderant’s AI-powered evaluation tools were announced on Mar 18. Today’s MATS 2026-focused DAT announcement continues this cadence of incremental, product-driven updates.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement spotlights DAT’s expanded toolset and visibility at MATS 2026, emphasizing load di...

Analysis

This announcement spotlights DAT’s expanded toolset and visibility at MATS 2026, emphasizing load discovery, automation, and cash-flow solutions for carriers. It continues a recent stream of product and data updates across ROP subsidiaries, following DAT’s widget launch and Procare’s 2026 trends report. Investors monitoring this theme may focus on adoption of DAT One, DAT Outgo, and Convoy Platform, and how such offerings support ROP’s broader vertical software strategy over time.

Key Terms

load board, non-recourse, digital freight matching

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load board technical

"DAT One, North America’s largest load board and freight marketplace, connecting carriers"

A load board is an online marketplace where companies needing freight moved post shipments and trucking companies or independent drivers find available loads to haul. Think of it like a classifieds site for cargo that matches supply (trucks) with demand (shipments). Investors watch activity and pricing on load boards as a real-time indicator of freight demand, capacity tightness and pricing pressure, which can affect revenue and profitability for transportation and logistics firms.

non-recourse financial

"DAT Outgo, a fully integrated non-recourse freight factoring solution designed to"

A non-recourse loan is a type of debt where the lender’s recovery is limited to a specific asset pledged as collateral, and the borrower cannot be personally pursued for any remaining balance if the asset’s value falls short. For investors, non-recourse financing shifts downside risk onto the lender and protects a borrower’s other assets, which can affect a company’s risk profile, borrowing costs, and potential returns — much like insurance that covers only the item left as collateral.

digital freight matching technical

"bringing together the industry’s largest freight marketplace with factoring, automation, and digital freight matching."

A digital freight matching service is a software platform that connects companies needing to ship goods with truck drivers or carriers, like an “Uber” for freight. It matters to investors because these platforms can cut shipping costs, reduce empty trips and improve delivery speed and visibility, which can raise profitability and create recurring revenue and data advantages for firms that operate or partner with them.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase new business tools and lead several education sessions at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 26–28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Attendees can visit DAT at booth 37415 in the South Wing for demos and one-on-one conversations. At MATS 2026, DAT will highlight:

• DAT One, North America’s largest load board and freight marketplace, connecting carriers with truckload freight across the U.S. and Canada. Attendees are encouraged to visit the booth to see DAT’s new iPhone widget for the DAT One app, which lets drivers view preferred loads directly from their home screen, and sign up for a MATS-exclusive beta test of an upcoming load-recommendation feature.
• DAT Outgo, a fully integrated non-recourse freight factoring solution designed to accelerate payment and stabilize cash flow.
• Convoy Platform, which automates load matching, booking, tracking, and payments through the free Convoy app.
  
  

This marks the first MATS where DAT Outgo and Convoy Platform are featured as part of the DAT family, bringing together the industry’s largest freight marketplace with factoring, automation, and digital freight matching.

“We’d love for owner-operators to stop by and see what’s new,” said Christian Greiner, DAT General Manager, Carrier Marketing and Strategy. “Whether you’re running one truck or managing a small fleet, we can walk you through ways to find freight faster, automate the busywork, and speed up cash flow.”

DAT will also participate in several events throughout MATS:

• St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund silent auction at the MATS opening reception on March 26 at 6 p.m. in the South Wing Lobby. The auction supports financial assistance to professional drivers facing medical hardship.
• DAT presents Jimmy Mac’s new radio show, The Great Freight Breakfast Plate, featuring Dean Croke, streaming live from the free truck parking lot. For years, Jimmy Mac—previously with Radio Nemo and Road Gang Radio—has been a trusted voice for America’s truck drivers.
• Opening Breakfast, Thursday, March 27, at 9 a.m.: Bill Driegert, EVP of Carrier Products and Convoy Platform, will discuss how carriers are automating their business.
• ProTalks Education Series:
  • Thursday at 1:15 p.m., Dean Croke, DAT industry analyst, will discuss managing cash flow in the current freight market.
  • Friday at 12:30 p.m., Christian Greiner will lead a discussion on how owner-operators can use data to strengthen their pricing power.
    
    

MATS is the largest event for trucking professionals in North America, drawing tens of thousands of drivers, fleets, and industry suppliers each year. Registration is open now.

About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates the DAT One truckload freight marketplace; DAT iQ analytics service; Convoy Platform, an automated freight-matching technology; Trucker Tools load-visibility platform; and Outgo factoring and financial services for truckers. Shippers, transportation brokers, carriers, news organizations, and industry analysts rely on DAT for market trends and data insights, informed by over 700,000 daily load posts and a database exceeding $1 trillion in freight market transactions.

Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, DAT continues to set the standard for innovation in the trucking and logistics industry. dat.com

Contact:
Georgia Jablon
904 305-6454
pr@dat.com

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FAQ

When and where is DAT presenting at MATS 2026 (ROP)?

DAT will present at MATS March 26–28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. According to the company, DAT will staff booth 37415 in the South Wing for demos, beta signups, and one‑on‑one conversations throughout the show.

What new DAT One features will be showcased at MATS 2026 for ROP?

DAT will showcase an iPhone widget and a MATS‑exclusive beta of load recommendations. According to the company, drivers can view preferred loads on their home screen and sign up for the upcoming recommendation feature at the booth.

What is DAT Outgo and how does it affect carriers at MATS 2026 (ROP)?

DAT Outgo is a fully integrated non‑recourse freight factoring solution to accelerate payments and stabilize cash flow. According to the company, attendees can learn how the service aims to speed carrier cash flow and reduce payment risk at the booth.

What Convoy Platform capabilities will DAT highlight at MATS 2026 (ROP)?

DAT will highlight the Convoy Platform for automated load matching, booking, tracking, and payments via the free Convoy app. According to the company, this is the first MATS featuring Convoy Platform as part of the DAT family.

Which DAT sessions and events at MATS 2026 should carriers and owner‑operators attend (ROP)?

Key DAT events include the Opening Breakfast March 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ProTalks on March 27 and 28 focused on cash flow and pricing. According to the company, speakers include Bill Driegert, Dean Croke, and Christian Greiner.