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Contract rates and spot rates in trucking
Learn the latest trucking industry pricing strategies for spot rates and contract rates.
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Navigating the freight recession: how to minimize trucking costs
Learn how to navigate a freight recession and rising trucking costs through expense management, adapt to changes, and position your business in a...
Optym Staff
Nov 28, 2023
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The ultimate guide to truck dispatching: everything you need to know
Explore the world of truck dispatching in this comprehensive guide. Learn about the role, responsibilities, and skills needed for success.
Optym Staff
Nov 7, 2023
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Navigating the holidays in trucking: balancing driver priorities and carrier realities
As snow blankets our highways, the nation’s 3.5 million truck drivers must decide whether to embrace the road and seize the opportunity granted by a...
Jacob Eischen
Sep 21, 2023
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Unlocking driver retention: balancing load assignments and driver pay
Learn key strategies to retain truck drivers by balancing loads and driver pay for improved satisfaction and efficiency.
Jacob Eischen
Sep 10, 2023
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Shift from survival to growth: strengthening trucking companies after a freight recession
A promising picture has been painted, dubbing 2023 as “the year of the rebound” following the freight recession. But how can carries switch from...
Jacob Eischen
Aug 27, 2023
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Uncovering efficiency and growth in truck dispatching: strategies for success
Delve into truck dispatching strategies that can help trucking companies minimize costs, maximize profits, and increase driver retention.
Jacob Eischen
Aug 13, 2023
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7 ways carriers can survive economic downturns
As the trucking industry finds itself in a lull, dark clouds of doubt gather on the economic horizon for the remainder of 2023. Are you prepared to...
Jacob Eischen
Jun 21, 2023
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Sustainable trucking: The impact of reducing emissions
Read this post to learn how advanced optimization technologies are reducing emissions to empower sustainable trucking.
Optym Staff
Apr 19, 2023
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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.
Optym Staff
Apr 18, 2023
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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.
Optym Staff
Apr 18, 2023
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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.
Optym Staff
Apr 3, 2023