Driving Decisions: Thanksgiving Tips and Market Insights for the Holiday Season
The November edition of the Driving Decisions newsletter serves up essential tips for keeping operations running smoothly through the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re also excited to share insights on how automation is transforming the dispatcher’s role plus strategies for competing in today’s complex freight market. You’ll also hear directly from an industry leader who’s unlocking new efficiencies with improved data quality.
Read on to prepare your team for the season ahead, and as always, if you have questions, feel free to schedule a demo to learn more.
Thanksgiving Tips: Keep Operations Smooth This Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to take a moment to thank everyone across the industry who keeps our nation’s supply chain moving forward. Mid-week holidays can bring unique challenges, so we’re sharing some key strategies to help your team stay ahead and maximize efficiency.
Start by entering all driver events or expirations in your TMS to reflect accurate availability. Also, verify that all load windows match shipper schedules. Many shippers are closed during the holiday, so be sure this information is made clear in your system. Finally, remember that planning and communication are critical to successful operations during any holiday.
Enjoy a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
How Automation is Transforming the Dispatcher’s Role
Dispatchers today face a high-stakes balancing act: managing load assignments, tracking driver preferences, and keeping schedules profitable. Our latest blog post explores how Optimal Dynamics is empowering dispatchers to operate more efficiently and make smarter, data-driven decisions with an unprecedented level of automation.
With Optimal Dynamics, dispatchers can automate tasks like driver to load assignments, optimize network-wide decisions beyond regional constraints, and make strategic moves that improve both driver satisfaction and profitability.
Read the post to discover how Optimal Dynamics helps transform and streamline your dispatch operations.
Improving Data Quality for Better Decision-Making
What might be holding your trucking company back? It’s often the hidden challenges you don’t see — like data-quality issues that impact your operations. Cole Stevens , Chief Strategy Officer at Stevens Trucking , experienced this firsthand:
"With Optimal Dynamics, we uncovered crucial data quality gaps that we didn't even realize were holding us back. Thanks to these insights, our team is now fully committed to a higher standard of data input and accuracy. We've pledged to maintain these standards, setting us up for smoother operations and better decision-making across the board."
Are you ready to uncover new efficiencies and elevate your operations? Get started here.
Navigating a Complex Freight Market
With over 750,000 active carriers in the U.S., the freight market is more competitive than ever. Experts indicate that demand is set to rise, but many fleets have depleted financial reserves from the post-pandemic freight boom. In such a high-stakes environment, a fleet’s bidding strategy can make the difference between profitability and closure.
Knowing the best lanes and optimal volumes to bid on during the RFP process is critical for success in an industry with tight margins. Discover the strategies that can help fleets survive and thrive in today’s market.
Are You Ready to Compete in a Crowded Market?
Our platform has helped customers like CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. and Grand Island Express achieve record-breaking results, and Optimal Dynamics is here to help your trucking company, too. Our decision automation platform empowers you to:
Take the next step toward operational success and lasting market resilience. Schedule a demo today to see how Optimal Dynamics can automate and elevate your operations.