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In logistics, when there’s a rush on available carriers, shippers often find themselves in a bind: limited capacity means increased rates, scheduling delays, and a lot of uncertainty. This is where a strong, well-vetted carrier network—and the right tools to manage it—can be a lifesaver. Let’s look at the challenges of tight capacity, why carrier reliability matters, and how ProcureOS can help shippers keep things on track.
With carrier capacity stretched, shippers face a tricky combination of price surges and delays that can bring supply chains to a crawl. Here, a dependable network of carriers can help keep things moving, minimizing disruption and saving shippers the headache of last-minute changes.
This is where a carrier management system with real-time freight visibility and automated updates can make a world of difference. Emerge’s Marketplace, for example, provides visibility into all carriers and dynamic tracking, allowing shippers to spot potential snags before they become costly problems.
Emerge’s carrier management platform is built on a rigorous vetting process that goes beyond the basics. Every carrier is scored across several key performance indicators such as:
These metrics aren’t just for show—they provide shippers with a reliable snapshot of carrier performance, so they can make informed choices, not just hopeful ones. Eric Lovitt, Director of Carrier Compliance at Emerge puts it best:
“To protect shippers from the liability risks posed by renegade and unqualified carriers, Emerge uses a multifaceted approach that ensures incident-free pickups and deliveries. We combine various internal and external data sources with our proprietary software to monitor and automatically disqualify high-risk carriers. This automation is supported by an internal compliance team with over 45 years of experience, who further vets carriers before onboarding and conducts routine audits of our carrier network to meet the stringent standards of Emerge and our shipping partners.”
Eric Lovitt, Director of Carrier Compliance at Emerge
Emerge’s carrier management software not only gives shippers access to vetted carriers but also simplifies the onboarding process, saving them time and resources. With flexible, multi-carrier shipping options, Emerge’s platform makes it easy for shippers to scale their carrier network without bogging down in administrative tasks.
Plus, with real-time benchmarking shippers are able to see how their rates stack up against market rates, so they can adjust quickly as market dynamics shift. As Chris Kozak, Director of Carrier Strategy from Emerge says,
“Emerge acts as a lever for shippers, providing immediate access to vetted carriers. When capacity tightens, we give shippers the tools they need to adapt and keep operations running smoothly. This is some real powerful stuff we're doing here.”
Chris Kozak, Director of Carrier Strategy
Emerge’s freight management software offers the visibility and control shippers need to stay resilient, with features like benchmarking, automation, and a broad market of vetted carriers. These tools make it possible for shippers to take a proactive approach to capacity constraints, whether that means planning ahead or responding to last-minute changes.
Capacity constraints are challenging, but with a reliable carrier management system and innovative transportation management solutions, like ProcureOS, shippers can avoid the typical headaches of a tight market.
