Verified User in Manufacturing
UM
Verified User in Manufacturing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Rich in Data, High Quality, and Excellent Customer Success partnership"
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

Easy to use interface for charting & research. Excellent data definitions library to refine my organization's thinking about what it needs to make decisions. SONAR Customer Success makes for an easy and fun onboarding, and is an excellent resource as I develop my competency. Freightwaves news is a huge plus as well. I use it multiple times a week, and it was very easy to implement being a SaaS platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

Nothing. I really like the platform. It does what it promises, and the text-based analysis that accompany being a Freightwaves customer are invaluable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable Data and Great Customer Service"
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

Great Customer Support. Great data available in Charts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

It needs better forecasting tools. Currently there is no forecast available for Feefer freight Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Danielle Roberts of SONAR

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying SONAR. Our team is always working to bring you the best experience, and your feedback keeps us motivated.

JB
Jacob B.
Logistics Associate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SONAR for everything Freight/economic related"
2.5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

I enjoy the variety of data with the aesthetic to communicate decisions and predict direction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

I do struggle quite a bit to make the insights we gather actionable to our colleagues in the trenches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paul R.
PR
Paul R.
Branch Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great data to streamline your pricing decisions."
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

The new interface is really user friendly. We love the market data with the maps to make the best business decisions along with rates the way you like to view them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

I can't call it a downside because we haven't used the intermodal rating engine yet but I'd say that feature isn't one I would recommend just yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
UA
Verified User in Automotive
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Sonar, makes finding market information simple and easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

What I like about Sonar is the ease of use. Our rep Todd is always responsive and willing to assist with any projects we need Sonar's information for. I also like the simplicity of entering the zip ranges. The abiity to enter multiple zip's and upload is an added bonus. I find myself using Sonar several times a week. Keep up the great work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

I wish it was easier to find Air rates and CO2 info for Air as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cassie G.
CG
Cassie G.
Office Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Resource for Any Brokerage"
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

The data that is provided by Sonar is incredibly robust. You can spend hours analyzing freight trends in multiple equipment types and geographic regions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

It took some time for my team to be comfortable with using the platform because it is so robust. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"FreightWaves Sonar: An excellent tool for transportation insights"
4/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

I’ve been using FreightWaves SONAR for a while now, and it’s been a game-changer for our transportation management. Being able to instantly pull up to date lane quotes as well as see historical insights helps us make decisions on the fly. The interface is easy to use, and our rep Jarred is always available to provide his industry knowledge and help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

There are some concerns with accuracy on shorter lanes. Sometimes the given value is much lower than the actual rate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
EL
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Vice President of Carrier Procurement"
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

The volume and rejection index and tha authories leaving the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

When using the Market Dashboard, it would be helpful if you could type in a zipcode and hit enter if the first city is correct and it populates this city without having to use the mouse. When tabbing to the destination, it would be nice if the current destination was auto highlighted so you could just type over what was in there. This is nit picky but when running mulitple lanes per day this would significantly increase efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great tool and valuable insight"
5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

Ease of use, excellent features and great customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

Nothing. I have no complaints as the product fit my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Danielle Roberts of SONAR

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying SONAR. Our team is always working to bring you the best experience, and your feedback keeps us motivated.

Verified User in Building Materials
EB
Verified User in Building Materials
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SONAR Review"
3.5/5
What do you like best about SONAR?

As a new user, SONAR is very helpful with Truckload and Ocean Freight Analytics. The dashboard allows you to map selected lanes and identify current pricing and trends. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SONAR?

SONAR is very cumbersome and requires additional licenses to create an index. The whole platform feels like we are being charged excessively for data that should be part of the package. We will be exploring other platforms in the future; SONAR seems to be a bit of an enticement than a substitution. We prefer to have all the costs transparent up front as to be charged excessively for minor costs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.