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AmeriPol Staffing, founded in 2020, tackles US staffing challenges with innovative outsourcing solutions. Specializing in remote back-office positions for transportation, services, insurance, and technology sectors, they offer highly-qualified, fluent English-speaking staff at reduced costs. AmeriPol's team, available during US business hours and after, provides 24/7 support, addressing the modern need for constant business communication.
Armstrong Transport Group, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has been a non-asset-based logistics authority for nearly two decades. Our technology-driven approach links shippers to an expansive multimodal carrier network, enhancing cost-effectiveness and carrier profitability. As a Top 20 Freight Brokerage, we support a network of independent freight agent offices across the US and Canada, delivering comprehensive logistics solutions. Discover more at www.armstrongtransport.com.
Are you an experienced freight agent looking to take your career to the next level? Or perhaps you're relatively new to the logistics industry and want to learn from the best. Whatever your background, Armstrong Transport Group is the partner you need to succeed. Click here to learn more.
FreightCaviar has partnered with AscendTMS to offer you a totally free transportation management system (TMS) that will help you manage your entire transportation business. From driver or carrier dispatch, driver pay to settlement, commission management, IFTA reporting, customer management to invoicing, and load tendering to funding, AscendTMS does everything any trucking, broker, or 3PL company needs to be healthy and profitable.
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CtrlChain is a transportation management company operating in the United States and Europe. Specializing in the Full Truckload (FTL) market, the company provides a full range of brokerage and managed transportation services.
The company offers a centralized system for managing freight, reducing manual operations and costs, and providing data-driven insights to optimize transportation processes.
D-B Cartage, Inc., a proud U.S. Mail Contractor since 1989, has been honored with the Eagle Spirit Award twice, reflecting their commitment to excellence. They go beyond the regular schedule to understand and meet the unique needs of their clients, delivering outstanding, tailored service. Their deep knowledge of local and regional demands has earned them a strong reputation in Chicagoland and nationwide. At DB Cartage, the goal is to be the best in the trucking industry, constantly improving to ensure customer satisfaction with efficient and reliable transportation services.
Epay Manager, powered by OTR Solutions, is a back-office automation and carrier payments platform that allows freight brokers to reduce costs and increase the efficiencies of their back-office operations. Schedule a demo today to see how Epay can help reduce your cost per invoice by over 50%. Click here to learn more.
FreightClaims revolutionizes freight claims management with its cloud-based SaaS platform. FreightClaims streamlines the entire claims process, from submission to resolution. Their user-friendly interface offers document management, real-time tracking, and powerful analytics. With features like automated deadline tracking and carrier integration, FreightClaims.com helps businesses reduce administrative burdens, improve accuracy, and boost efficiency in handling freight damages, losses, and shortages.
Greenscreens.ai, forecasts real-time truckload buy prices that are suited to each freight brokerage's purchasing power using AI and machine learning. Its engine takes into account over 130 attributes and data points in each rate forecast.
Exciting news: Until the end of Q2, receive a 20% discount on all new contracts with Greenscreens.ai. Click here to learn more.
Highway pioneered the concept of Carrier Identity™ for the freight industry. Their Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution creates secure ecosystems between brokers and carriers, going beyond fraud prevention. Highway's Carrier Identity Engine authenticates users, authorizes carrier access, and continuously monitors compliance, streamlining carrier selection and vetting processes while building a secure firewall around loads.
ISO is the industry’s first neutral Service Index, providing freight brokers with a platform to objectively measure their performance strengths. Gain access to industry-wide performance benchmarks, dynamic carrier & customer scorecards, and powerful analytics to raise service standards across your network. Visit iso.io to get started.
Levity helps fast-moving 3PLs and freight brokers to do more with less by automating the most time-consuming and repetitive email tasks.
Whether it is spot quoting, load building or answering track and trace requests. Levity connects to your inbox, TMS and other tools like rating engines, extracting the right information no matter the language or format. It performs tasks on your behalf automatically in the background so you can save time and focus on building shipper relationships instead of data entry. Learn more on Levity.ai today.
OTR Solutions offers a wide range of services for the trucking & freight brokerage community, including financing and back-office solutions, a dedicated fuel team, and innovative technology to help carriers and brokers start and grow successful operations.
Rapido Solutions Group is a top nearshore staffing company providing logistics and supply chain talent to companies in the United States. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, Rapido offers a unique combination of cost savings and access to a skilled workforce, making it an attractive option for American logistics businesses.
See what makes nearshoring to Mexico an attractive option for scaling a logistics company and how partnering with Rapido Solutions Group simplifies the whole process.
ShipperCRM is a comprehensive platform built specifically for freight sales pros. It combines standard CRM functionalities with tools that help find, secure, and manage more freight business. The platform's unique selling proposition is its massive database of shippers, which it compiles from hundreds of accurate sources.
Sync Logistics Training, developed by Metafora and Kinetic, offers a specialized online platform for logistics industry training. Their program includes video courses, simulations, and quizzes, designed to accelerate new hire proficiency. Sync aims to reduce management's training burden, increase employee utilization rates within the first 180 days, and provide enterprise-level content at competitive costs.
TAB specializes in customized solutions for inbound and outbound freight management, freight consolidation, distribution, and warehousing. Leveraging the latest technologies, a private fleet, and an extensive carrier network, TAB ensures cost efficiency, shorter delivery times, enhanced customer service, and logistical improvements.
Their unique approach includes providing onsite personnel to seamlessly integrate with client teams, making TAB an indispensable partner for companies aiming to overcome logistic challenges and optimize their supply chain. Click here to see how TAB can take your management system to the next level.
TextLocate makes it easy for brokers to communicate directly with drivers via SMS-based text messaging—no app to download—without having to use personal communication devices. Features like 2-way text chat, one-time location updates, and image capture (think BOLs and PODs) all inside a simple dashboard give brokers the quick updates they need to make better decisions about freight. Instead of wasting time calling drivers, brokers simply automate the process through TextLocate and save hours at very little cost investment.
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Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, is a top 25 US freight brokerage founded in 1979. They manage over 350,000 shipments annually across truckload, LTL, and intermodal services. Trinity's Freight Agent program offers 24/7 support and disaster response capabilities. The company has received EcoVadis bronze certification for sustainability and serves diverse industries including food, chemicals, and manufacturing
TruckerTools is the ultimate Carrier Relationship Management platform designed for shippers, freight brokers, and carriers. It offers real-time visibility of all cargo loads, from pickup to delivery, ensuring transparency and efficient tracking. Additionally, it enhances booking efficiency, allowing users to book 15% more loads digitally, anytime through automated negotiations. Lastly, it serves as an engagement platform, providing access to carriers and drivers outside one's network, thus opening up previously unreachable connections.
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