#load-optimization
(6 articles)Empty Truck Miles Reduction Could Cut Driver Pay, Optimal Dynamics Says
Optimal Dynamics has raised concerns that reducing empty truck miles, while operationally efficient, could result in lower driver pay. This highlights tension between fleet optimization objectives and
US Trucking Crisis Deepens: Structural Problems Persist Despite Rate Hikes
The US trucking market faces a deepening structural crisis characterized by declining capacity, rising tender rejection rates, and persistent operational challenges that extend beyond typical market c
Amazon Relay 2026: Small Carriers Get Smarter Tools and Expanded Opportunities
Amazon's RelayCon 2026 conference attracted over 1,000 small and mid-sized carriers to Las Vegas, double the attendance from 2025, signaling a maturing carrier network focused on operational excellenc
FleetWorks and SONAR Embed Live Pricing Into AI Freight Matching
FleetWorks and SONAR have announced a strategic integration that embeds real-time freight market data directly into FleetWorks' AI-powered load matching platform. The partnership brings SONAR's TRAC r
RateSafe App Wins Hackathon, Empowers Drivers to Reject Bad Loads
RateSafe, developed by Sean Connolly of Vantage Logistics, has won FreightWaves' inaugural Driver Application Shortage (DASH) Hackathon by creating a decision-support tool that addresses a critical pa
AI Platform Transforms Freight Broker Trust Through Continuous Carrier Verification
Numeo AI has developed a platform that addresses one of the most persistent challenges in freight brokerage: verifying that carriers are legitimate and capable of fulfilling loads. Rather than relying