Episode 5 - The Great TMS Debate! Plus the guys talk tech stack for freight brokers

In the fifth episode of The Ramp Up, Rich and Bryan discuss their thought process when choosing their technology partners, including demo'ing 10 different TMS platforms. They give their high-level thoughts on all 10 and reveal their choice. Lastly, they give their top three choices for emerging tech platforms within the freight brokerage industry.

00:00 – Intro

00:50 – Manifest impressions and takeaways

03:14 – HR and Payroll Platforms (Rippling)

04:49 – Importance of a PEO for remote workforces

06:41 – The TMS decision-making process for Hoplite

09:17- Descartes Alijex

09:53 – Alvys

11:18 – Roserocket

13:04 – 3PL Systems

14:50 – Revenova

17:41 – Turvo

19:55 – MVMNT

23:03 – WaveTMS

26:38 – Tai Software

30:00 – What should you look for and what did was learned?

33:04 – Pricing Platforms (Greenscreens, SONAR, DAT)

37:57 – Compliance and Onboarding Platforms (Highway/RMIS/MyCP)

43:20 – GPS Tracking (Macropoint)

43:53 – GenLogs

44:24 – Phone Systems (Grasshopper, RingCentral)

44:50 – Cargado

45:52 –Bitfreighter

46:09 – Needs versus Wants and mistakes made

50:17 – TOP 3 DISCUSSION – Top Emerging Tech

50:52 – GoodShip

52:52 – GenLogs (continued)

54:22 – Cargado (continued)

57:02 – AI Agent Platforms

1:00:30 - Recap