DAT’s Convoy Platform now shows reload options before carriers book
Rhea-AI Summary
Roper (NASDAQ:ROP) subsidiary DAT Freight & Analytics expanded the reloads feature in its Convoy Platform app on June 11, 2026. Carriers can now see available freight near the delivery stop before booking a load.
This earlier visibility lets carriers plan backhauls, factor full-trip economics into bids, and reduce empty miles by viewing book-now rates, deadhead miles, and pickup timing for reload options directly in the app.
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News Market Reaction – ROP
On the day this news was published, ROP declined 0.42%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Peers on Argus
ROP slipped 0.38% while key software peers were mixed: TEAM down 1.35%, but WDAY, PAYX, DDOG, and ADSK rose between 0.34% and 1.23%, indicating stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +1.4% | Illumia named Laura Newell-McLaughlin COO with broad operational oversight. |
| May 19 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +1.4% | Board approved a $0.91 per share cash dividend payable in July 2026. |
| May 18 | Freight market update | Neutral | +3.1% | DAT reported higher fuel-driven truckload rates and easing freight volumes. |
| May 04 | Product showcase | Positive | -0.8% | DAT highlighted its DAT iQ freight intelligence at Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium. |
| Apr 28 | Capacity expansion | Positive | +0.5% | Illumia expanded its Chennai Global Capability Center to scale engineering roles. |
Recent company and DAT/Illumia product updates have generally seen modestly positive price reactions, with only one small negative move on a trade-show-related announcement.
Over the past few months, Roper-linked brands have reported several operational and strategic updates. On Apr 28, Illumia’s Chennai Global Capability Center expansion saw ROP gain 0.52%. A DAT iQ showcase at Gartner on May 4 coincided with a 0.83% decline. DAT’s April truckload-rate update on May 18 aligned with a 3.15% rise. On May 19, a new COO appointment and a $0.91 dividend both paired with a 1.43% gain, underscoring generally constructive reactions to corporate developments.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details an expansion of the Convoy Platform’s reloads feature, giving carriers earlier visibility into nearby freight and backhaul options. It builds on prior DAT initiatives aimed at improving rate intelligence and network efficiency. The news highlights continued product development within Roper’s freight ecosystem. Investors may watch carrier adoption trends, utilization of reload options, and subsequent DAT freight-market updates to gauge the business impact of these enhancements over time.
Key Terms
backhaul technical
deadhead miles technical
load board technical
book-now rate financial
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics has expanded the reloads feature in the Convoy Platform app, a trucking app that helps carriers book and haul freight, giving carriers a view of available freight near the delivery stop before they book a load. With earlier visibility into backhaul options, carriers can plan beyond the first leg, factor the full trip into their bidding decision, and avoid costly empty miles.
How Reloads Work
In the Convoy Platform app, carriers will see a badge at the top of the load details indicating the number of reloads available in the delivery market.
Full information on the available reloads can be found below the facility information on the load details page. Each reload option shows the book-now rate, deadhead miles to the pickup, and pickup timing after delivery. From there, carriers book or bid directly on that freight in the Convoy app.
Know Before You Go
"Carriers want to keep moving, and every load matters. Fuel costs are up, deadheading is a waste, and eliminating empty miles is critical to running a profitable business," said Bill Driegert, EVP, Convoy Platform. "Reloads are a simple way to give carriers better information before booking so they can make better decisions and keep their trucks moving."
ExpedICE Logistics, a refrigerated carrier based in Terre Haute, Indiana, is an early adopter of the expanded reloads feature.
"Knowing what freight is available to us before we go into a market helps us evaluate each opportunity before booking,” said Amber Laughrey of ExpedICE Logistics. “Reloads help us avoid weaker markets, reduce deadhead miles, and keep the truck moving profitably.”
Carriers not on the Convoy Platform yet can download the free trucking app to book and haul broker-verified loads from a trusted free load board: convoy.com/download-app
About DAT Freight & Analytics
DAT Freight & Analytics operates the DAT One truckload freight marketplace; Convoy Platform, an automated freight-matching technology; DAT iQ analytics service; 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 nearly 700,000 daily load posts and a database exceeding
Founded in 1978, DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 500. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, DAT continues to set the standard for innovation in the trucking and logistics industry. Visit dat.com for more information.
Media contacts:
Georgia Jablon
DAT Freight & Analytics
904-305-6454; georgia.jablon@dat.com
Stephen Petit
SiefkesPetit Communications
425-443-8976; petit@siefkespetit.com
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