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Balancing profit and people in trucking

Discover how balancing driver preferences with optimized freight selection can reduce turnover, improve efficiency, and boost profitability in the...

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The cost of detention time in trucking

Explore the costs of detention time in trucking, from financial burdens on drivers to impacts on motor carriers and the strategies to mitigate these...

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What is fleet management?

In today's rapidly evolving transportation landscape, the efficiency and sustainability of fleet operations have never been more critical.

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Where to find Optym in 2024

The Optym Team is hitting the road in 2024 to meet you at the transportation industry’s most important events. We look forward to seeing you.

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What is Wreaths Across America?

Explore the origins and mission of Wreaths Across America, a touching tribute to veterans. Learn about its founder, annual ceremonies, inclusive...

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How Wreaths Across America supports unity

Wreaths Across America (WAA) fosters national unity through remembrance and honor, bringing people together in a collective act of reverence.

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Retaining drivers during a freight slowdown

Discover strategies to retain drivers during the freight slowdown from equipment to compensation and operations, learn how to address core concerns.

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The logistics of Christmas trees

Uncover the captivating logistics behind your Christmas tree! From remote forests to bustling cities, explore the intricate journey of these...

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Weather disruptions in trucking

HaulPlan by Optym is a versatile simulation-based optimization tool that runs various what-if scenarios for entire LTL networks in seconds.

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Solving pickup & delivery planning

Learn how RouteMAX gives you the best routes instantly for pickup & delivery planning and keeps your customers happy.

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Managing fuel receipts for truckers

Learn how digital solutions can help truckers manage their fuel receipts more efficiently, saving time and increasing accuracy.

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How to dispatch trucks from home

Learn how to dispatch trucks from home using cloud-based software and AI solutions like Load AI and RouteMax.

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Fleet asset management made easy

Discover how fleet management software can improve your fleet asset management and optimize your operations.

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New vs. old semi trucks

Read this post for some insight into how to consider new vs. old semi trucks.

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What is rate con?

“Rate con” (short for rate confirmation) is a legally binding agreement between a freight broker and a carrier.

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Types of LTL carriers

Read this post for more information about the 6 most comment types of LTL carriers.

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Cutting deadhead trucking

Learn about deadhead trucking, which refers to the miles a trucker drives with an empty trailer between loads.

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QuickBooks for trucking

Improve your accounting practices and streamline your trucking business with QuickBooks for trucking.

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How visible are your shipments?

Discover how shipment visibility can give trucking companies a competitive edge, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profitability.

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How truck drivers are vital to Halloween

Just as they are with so many other things, truck drivers are vital to Halloween.Do you know how much candy U.S. consumers buy and consume...

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Managing the post-pandemic supply chain

Learn more about the lasting effects of the pandemic on the post-pandemic supply chain, freight volumes, and truckload carriers.

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Why a SaaS TMS is the right choice

Learn about the difference between a SaaS TMS and an on-premise TMS for managing transportation operations and logistics.

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Improving fleet driver safety

Learn about the best ways carriers can balance fleet driver safety and operational efficiency in this informative blog post.

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What is an API and how does it work?

Learn how APIs can help connect your business to different platforms and systems, simplify integration, and automate tasks.

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How to keep truck drivers happy

Wondering how to keep your truck drivers happy? Truck drivers are worth their weight in gold these days.

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