Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 365 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
DAT Freight & Analytics holds a clear lead, recommended broadly for backhaul load matching, heavy haul freight, and TMS load board integrations. When supply chain managers look to reduce shipping costs through enterprise transportation management systems, Oracle Transportation Management is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | freight matching, finding backhaul loads, and integrating with external TMS software | freight matching, finding backhaul loads, and integrating with external TMS software | 49% |
| 2 | finding backhaul loads, equipment filtering, and direct TMS load posting integrations | finding backhaul loads, equipment filtering, and direct TMS load posting integrations | 38% |
| 3 | instant spot pricing and direct automated matching with vetted carrier networks | instant spot pricing and direct automated matching with vetted carrier networks | 32% |
| 4 | TMS integration, load posting, and freight matching across North America | TMS integration, load posting, and freight matching across North America | 28% |
| 5 | large enterprise supply chain optimization, multimodal planning, and freight audit tools | large enterprise supply chain optimization, multimodal planning, and freight audit tools | 19% |
| 6 | enterprises running SAP ERP systems that require integrated logistics and financial planning | enterprises running SAP ERP systems that require integrated logistics and financial planning | 16% |
| 7 | getting instant online freight quotes for LTL and truckload shipments | getting instant online freight quotes for LTL and truckload shipments | 15% |
| 8 | mid-sized businesses needing multi-carrier rating, freight auditing, and shipping automation | mid-sized businesses needing multi-carrier rating, freight auditing, and shipping automation | 14% |
| 9 | direct load booking that bypasses traditional freight brokers for independent truckers | direct load booking that bypasses traditional freight brokers for independent truckers | 14% |
| 10 | real-time shipment visibility and predictive ETAs for logistics coordinators | real-time shipment visibility and predictive ETAs for logistics coordinators | 14% |
| 11 | 11% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, DAT Freight & Analyticsrising, Uber Freightrising, and MercuryGaterising have gained broader visibility across the market. Truckstopfalling is now named only occasionally for connecting shippers directly with independent truckers.
Weeks of Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: FreightPOP, 8% on ChatGPT Search and 20% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAT Freight & Analytics | 47% | 52% | |
| Truckstop | 35% | 41% | |
| Uber Freight | 32% | 32% | |
| 123LoadBoard | 23% | 33% | |
| Oracle Transportation Management | 23% | 15% | |
| SAP Transportation Management | 20% | 12% | |
| Freightquote | 11% | 18% | |
| FreightPOP | 8% | 20% | |
| Doft | 26% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Project44 | 16% | 12% |
41% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, gartner.com, freightwaves.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
I need a digital marketplace to match flatbed and heavy haul freight with carriers. Which platforms should I look at?
Our logistics costs are ballooning due to "deadhead" miles (empty trucks). Who offers freight matching to find backhaul loads?
Our freight shipping costs are too high. What is the best transportation management system (TMS) for a Supply Chain Manager?
where can i get a freight quote?
As a Logistics Coordinator, what's the best way to get competitive freight quotes from multiple carriers?
We use a freight management system (TMS). Who offers a load board integration to post available shipments automatically?
What are the top-rated tools for a Logistics Coordinator to keep tabs on shipments and oversee freight operations?
Can you suggest a digital freight marketplace that links shippers straight to independent truckers?