project44 Names 3,745 Preferred Carriers Across All Modes

project44, a supply chain visibility platform, has expanded its annual Preferred Carrier Program to recognize 3,745 carriers operating across every transportation mode and geographic market. This significant expansion reflects the growing complexity of global supply chains and the need for shippers to quickly identify vetted, reliable carrier partners. The program serves as a critical tool for procurement and logistics teams seeking to optimize carrier selection, reduce risk, and improve freight visibility across multimodal networks.

For supply chain professionals, this development underscores the importance of data-driven carrier management. As supply chains become more fragmented and distributed, having access to a comprehensive, pre-vetted carrier database helps companies accelerate vendor onboarding, reduce supplier vetting cycles, and standardize carrier performance benchmarks. The breadth of the recognition—spanning ocean, air, trucking, rail, and emerging logistics modes—suggests the program now covers most of the operational footprint that typical enterprises encounter.

The expansion also signals market demand for technology-enabled carrier ecosystems. Rather than managing bilateral relationships with hundreds of carriers independently, shippers increasingly rely on platforms that aggregate carrier data, certifications, performance metrics, and compliance records. This trend supports more efficient procurement workflows and better visibility into total landed costs and service reliability.