BlueGrace, DAT add LTL quoting and booking for RateView users

By AI, Created 10:13 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Select DAT iQ RateView subscribers can now connect to BlueGrace’s BlueShip platform to quote and book less-than-truckload shipments inside RateView. The integration is designed to move users from freight data to execution faster, with BlueGrace handling LTL shipments and DAT staying in a neutral marketplace role.

Why it matters: - Select DAT iQ RateView subscribers now have a direct path from rate intelligence to less-than-truckload execution. - The integration is meant to reduce the need for shippers and brokers to leave DAT and restart the booking process elsewhere. - BlueGrace and DAT are positioning the connection as a workflow shortcut that could improve speed, visibility and carrier access in LTL.

What happened: - BlueGrace Logistics and DAT Freight & Analytics announced a connection that lets select DAT iQ RateView subscribers access BlueGrace’s BlueShip platform through RateView. - The launch went live on May 5, 2026, with initial access limited to DAT iQ RateView standard subscribers. - BlueGrace said the connection gives shippers and brokers a “frictionless path” for LTL execution. - DAT said BlueGrace is its first LTL partner.

The details: - RateView users can create a BlueShip account and begin quoting LTL shipments through the connection. - BlueShip connects users to hundreds of vetted LTL carriers nationwide. - The platform offers pre-negotiated rates, real-time status updates and support from BlueGrace logistics specialists. - BlueShip’s capabilities include competitive LTL pricing, extensive carrier coverage, fast digital quoting, vetted carrier reliability, end-to-end visibility and dedicated LTL support. - BlueGrace says carriers in BlueShip are screened for service quality, on-time performance and claims history. - DAT said customers have been asking for easier access to LTL options. - The connection gives users a path from RateView intelligence to LTL execution. - BlueGrace manages all LTL shipments booked through BlueShip as the logistics provider of record. - DAT remains a neutral marketplace and analytics provider. - DAT customers can contact their DAT account representative for eligibility and setup. - After setup, BlueGrace will handle LTL execution questions for customers who choose BlueShip. - Inquiries about the connection can be sent to DAT@bluegracegroup.com or by calling 888-535-9668. - More information is available at MyBlueGrace.com and DAT.com.

Between the lines: - The partnership extends DAT deeper into execution while keeping its core role centered on data and workflow. - BlueGrace gains a new distribution channel for BlueShip inside an existing freight intelligence product. - The structure suggests both companies want to lower friction between freight visibility and booking, especially for LTL, which often requires more manual coordination than truckload.

What’s next: - DAT said the launch will broaden in a subsequent phase. - More RateView subscribers may gain access after the initial rollout for standard subscribers. - Customers interested in the integration will need to go through DAT account representatives for eligibility and setup.

The bottom line: - BlueGrace and DAT are tying freight data directly to LTL execution, with the first rollout aimed at making quoting and booking faster for RateView users.