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What is Ratecon?
The term “ratecon” (short for rate confirmation) is a legally binding agreement between a...
Types of LTL Carriers
The U.S. trucking industry has fewer less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers than full truckload carriers. But...
Optym announces Andrew Siesenop as rail and mining Chief Commercial Officer
Dallas, TX, June 29, 2022 – Optym, the leader in transportation optimization, announced industry veteran...
How to Choose an LTL Carrier
Are you giving some thought to the best ways to choose and work effectively...
78% Expect LTL Carrier’s Rates to Increase from 2022 to 2023
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers have experienced significant increases in base rates and pricing contracts lately,...
How Smaller Fleets Can Combat Rising Fuel Costs
How are smaller fleets with less than 100 trucks managing in 2022 with diesel...
Pricing and Buying Smarter: The Changing Nature of the LTL Pricing Landscape
Dynamic price can help shippers improve working relationships with LTL carriers. by Lance Healy,...
Optym Expands Axele’s TMS Marketing and Sales Teams to Further Growth
Focus on Serving Core Customers, Expanding Footprint, and Building the Brand Dallas, TX—June 8,...
HaulSuite To Accelerate LTL Pricing Intelligence With FreightIQ
LTL Carriers Lack Capacity and Network Visibility Creating Pricing Issues and Cost Overruns Dallas,...
Algebra: the maths working to solve the UK’s supply chain crisis
The calculations behind filling supermarket shelves are dizzyingly complex – but it all starts...
Optym Introduces HaulSuite – a Portfolio of AI-Enabled Optimization Solutions for LTL Carriers
Connected Platform Improves LTL Efficiency and Profitability Dallas, TX, May 18, 2021 – Optym,...
Dynamic linehaul optimization critical for fleets during hurricane season
The economic need for keeping the trucking industry functioning seamlessly has helped build a...
Digitization to transform US LTL trucking
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers set the pattern for US trucking a hundred years ago, but...
Axele TMS Makes NASCAR Cup Series Debut Sunday at The Brickyard
After months away, NASCAR Cup Series racing has gotten back on track this summer,...
New planning tools help small carriers combat rate volatility
Freight markets have been volatile during COVID-19, making load and route planning decisions more...
Optym launches Axele
Smaller Truckload Carriers Can Increase Profits through Better Load Planning and Better Driver and...
Optimizing trucking routes improves efficiency, saves money
The COVID-19 pandemic has made navigating the trucking industry even more complex. One of...
Florida-based software firm is moving its headquarters to North Texas
Optym is headed to a new building at Cypress Waters northwest of Dallas. Software...
Saia LTL Freight chooses Optym RouteMAX Software
Saia LTL Freight chooses Optym RouteMAX Software to improve service levels and deliver savings...
Optym Sells Airline Logistics Software Platform – Sky Suite – to Amadeus
Committed to airline industry, Optym to expand logistics and optimization technology offerings into retail,...