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Load bidding and contracts
Former trucking company owners launch software platform for freight brokers
The AI-powered platform vets carriers and tracks shipments as well as offers a digital assistant that automates workflows.
July 11, 2024
TMS helps carriers go from reactionary planning to proactive planning
Transportation management system providers are using AI to plan loads with an advanced view into the freight market. This predictive element allows planners to move away from reactive measures that negatively affect operating ratios.
January 22, 2024
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October 30, 2023
Technology
Agriculture trucking technology, reducing empty miles, video telematics and more
In this week's CCJ's Tech Shorts we look at an acquisition in the agriculture trucking technology space, an integration that exposes carriers to more available loads, a beta launch of an AI-powered software platform and more.
September 12, 2023
Technology
Convoy reduces freight fraud by 90% across its network
The company has launched its real-time fraud detection system that uses machine learning technology to continually verify the trustworthiness of carriers and identify relationships between carriers to prevent fraud on the front end.
September 8, 2023
Load bidding and contracts
Historical data helps small fleets plan for more profitable loads
Advanced freight booking and fleet management platform SmartHop launches its inaugural monthly profitability report highlighting hot markets and profitable lanes to help small fleets compete against bigger players.
August 29, 2023
Technology
How GPT will have real-world business application in the freight market
Parade, a capacity management system for digital freight brokers, is using GPT to accelerate the query and booking process.
April 20, 2023
Load bidding and contracts
Leaf Logistics launches Flex Fleets to reduce empty miles, improve driver turnover
Leaf applies machine learning to compare shipper demand against its network to establish patterns and club together volume to reduce rate volatility and save on shipping costs. With that data, Flex Fleets connects loads to reduce empty miles.
March 4, 2023
Technology
Arrive Logistics launches proprietary technology platform
The TMS's matching algorithm that employs machine learning ensures that the right carrier is matched and connected to a viable load or lane according to their operational needs, significantly reducing deadhead and CO2 emissions.
September 22, 2022
Business operations
Five Star Services launches with dispatch tool aimed at small carriers
The new subscription-based tool offers a simple, streamlined system to track and manage trucks, loads, drivers, carriers and the finance functions of the business in real time from an easy-to-read dashboard.
September 20, 2022
Technology
Trimble offers insight on Connect and Scale 2025 strategy at annual tech conference
The company’s focus during the event was empowering and enabling carriers, shippers and brokers to work better together via cloud connectivity to support more productivity and sustainability across the supply chain as a whole.
August 25, 2022
Technology
These are the good ol’ days for truck drivers, and they’re getting better
Mobile connectivity and digital workflows have changed the driver’s workday for the better.
May 3, 2022
Technology
Loadsmart, The Home Depot partner on flatbed capacity app | Digital LTL Council standardizes eBOL
Flatbed fleets dedicated to one customer are often saddled with empty miles. Also: According to the Digital LTL Council, digitalization can save organizations up to 2% of freight under management, saving the industry up to $1.2 billion.
October 4, 2021
Technology
New C.H. Robinson tech gives shippers insight into spot market rates and trends
Since January 2020, load postings are up 176% while postings from trucks looking for loads are down 5% – an imbalance that's driving up rates up.
September 20, 2021
Technology
Tech helps freight brokers find 'hidden' capacity
Freight brokers are using new tools to connect faster and more efficiently with carriers by offering “book it now” loads.
September 1, 2021
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