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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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Get the latest insights and commentary on transportation news and trends.
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Contract rates and spot rates in trucking
Learn the latest trucking industry pricing strategies for spot rates and contract rates.
Jacob Eischen
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.
Jacob Eischen
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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Tax preparation for truck drivers made easy with a TMS
Learn how a TMS can ease the pain of tax preparation for truck drivers by simplifying income and expense reporting.
Jacob Eischen
Mar 27, 2023
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Freight factoring gets carriers paid faster
Learn how freight factoring can help small carriers get paid faster after delivery and avoid cash flow problems.
Jacob Eischen
Feb 13, 2023
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7 ways carriers hold themselves back
Don't miss out on these 7 pain points that carriers experience without an intelligent TMS.
Jacob Eischen
Jan 30, 2023
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How to become a preferred carrier
What is preferred carrier status, and how and why should you seek the flexibility it provides?
Jacob Eischen
Jan 23, 2023