Estes and Optym Expand Partnership to Optimization LTL and AI Solutions

Estes Express Lines, North America’s largest privately held freight carrier, has expanded its strategic partnership with Optym, a leader in optimization and AI solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. As part of the agreement, Estes will implement Optym’s entire LTL suite of products, including strategic planning and operational execution for first, middle, and last-mile.

This partnership will help Estes improve its efficiency and customer service by providing it with access to Optym’s cutting-edge technology. Optym’s solutions will help Estes optimize its routes, improve its load planning, and reduce its costs.

Estes is a leading provider of LTL freight services in North America. The company operates a fleet of over 10,000 trucks and employs over 10,000 people. Optym is a leading provider of optimization and AI solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. The company’s solutions are used by some of the world’s largest companies, including UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

This partnership is a significant development for both companies. It is a sign of Estes’ commitment to innovation and its confidence in Optym’s technology. It is also a sign of Optym’s growing market share in the transportation and logistics industry.

Estes CIO Todd Florence said that Optym has consistently demonstrated that they provide more than just optimization and AI expertise. Their deep understanding of LTL operations, extreme client focus, and unwavering commitment to delivering results make them an ideal strategic partner for Estes. Estes is delighted to work with Optym and embark on this journey of continuous improvement in both systems and processes.

Estes has already implemented Optym’s HaulPlan and DriverPlan products for middle-mile planning. These products have been delivering value to Estes and its customers. Through this strategic partnership, Estes has also agreed to license Optym’s Yard Management and Capacity Planning products.

• RouteMax: A real-time pickup and delivery (P&D) solution that enables LTL carriers to optimize routing, dispatching, and driver management.
• LiveHaul: A real-time dynamic linehaul optimization solution that assists in linehaul scheduling for all lanes and assignment of shipments to reduce middle mile costs while meeting service standards.
• DockAi: A real-time dock management system that brings optimization and AI to all decisions taken by terminal managers in an effort to reduce operational costs and increase processing capacity.

Estes President & COO Webb Estes said that optimizing the end-to-end movement of shipments has always been their focus. He added that Optym has impressed them in previous engagements, and they cannot think of a better partner in continuing to drive improvements to help their customers be successful every day. Through this partnership, Estes’ customers will receive higher quality of service, and their internal team will gain access to modernized systems that are intuitive and fun to use. Additionally, the broader LTL industry will also have the ability to optimize their own operations.

Ravi Ahuja, Optym’s founder and CEO, said that Estes is known for its efficient operations, strong spirit of innovation, and relentless drive for continuous improvement. He added that Optym is honored that Estes has chosen them as its strategic partner and is grateful for their willingness to help build modern, next-generation solutions that will bring efficiency to all LTL carriers and reduce reliance on human decision-making alone. Ahuja concluded by saying that together, Optym and Estes will shape the future of logistics.

Here is a shorter paraphrase:

Optym is honored to partner with Estes to build modern, next-generation solutions that will improve efficiency and reduce reliance on human decision-making in the logistics industry.

This strategic partnership will create a new benchmark for innovation, service excellence, and environmental consciousness in the logistics industry, raising the bar for all companies worldwide.

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