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Choosing the best software for trucking
Learn how a TMS can benefit help small trucking company improve cash flow, planning and execution, and customer experience.
Welcome to the Optym Blog
Get the latest insights and commentary on transportation news and trends.
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How truck drivers can use fuel surcharge to their advantage
Discover what fuel surcharges are, how they work, and how to benefit more from them.
Jacob Eischen
May 4, 2022
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Choose the best TMS software with benefits for your drivers
Discover how TMS software can help small- and mid-sized truckload carriers streamline their operations and improve efficiency.
Jacob Eischen
Apr 14, 2022
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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.
Jacob Eischen
Mar 30, 2022
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QuickBooks for trucking
Improve your accounting practices and streamline your trucking business with QuickBooks for trucking.
Jacob Eischen
Mar 23, 2022
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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.
Jacob Eischen
Mar 7, 2022
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Driver retention best practices for truckload
Discover how to increase driver retention and transportation efficiency in the trucking industry.
Jacob Eischen
Feb 10, 2022
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What’s ahead for trucking companies in 2022
Learn about the latest trends and best practices in supply chain management for 2022 and beyond.
Jacob Eischen
Feb 3, 2022
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Better ETAs make for better customer satisfaction
Learn how accurate ETAs have become a crucial part of providing excellent customer service, particularly in e-commerce and B2B sales.
Jacob Eischen
Jan 27, 2022
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Why is data so important, and why should we care?
Learn why data, information, and intelligence are crucial for the success of businesses, especially in the trucking industry.
Jacob Eischen
Dec 16, 2021
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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...
Jacob Eischen
Oct 19, 2021
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Mathematics in the supply chain
Learn how mathematics is being used to solve supply chain challenges in the UK and beyond.
Jacob Eischen
Oct 14, 2021