VOTE: 2023 Top Food Chain Technology

VOTE: Top Food Chain Technology

Read the nominated company descriptions below and then click the voting link to select a maximum of 10 companies that you know have a solid reputation as a technology innovator.

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What Technology Providers Deliver on their Promise of Innovation?

The FSA Top Food Chain Technology program recognizes technology innovators that serve the food chain industry. Using the voting link, select a maximum of 10 companies that you know has a solid reputation as a technology innovator (you do not necessarily need to have used their products or services).

2023 FINALISTS

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ALC Logistics

AutoScheduler.AI

Breakthrough

BrillDog

DAT Freight & Analytics

Echo Global Logistics

Edge Logistics

Emerge

Emerson

Everstream Analytics

FourKites

FreightSmith LLC

Globe Tracker, Inc.

iGPS Logistics

JLT Mobile Computers

Kingsgate Logistics

Leaf Logistics

Loadsmart

Lytx

nuVizz, Inc.

PCS Software

PLM Fleet, LLC

Princeton TMX

project44

RFgen

RLS Logistics

RoadSync

Shipwell

Skyllful

The Raymond Corporation

Tive

TransLoop

Truckstop

Uber Freight

UChain Group, Inc.

Vector

Zethcon

ALC Logistics

ALC Logistics, a division of the Allen Lund Company, provides a web-based Transportation Management System designed to meet transportation software needs. Backed by 43 years of freight transportation industry expertise, our software is designed to help address challenges by simplifying the processes involved in managing transportation and supply chain networks.

Arrive Logistics

Arrive Logistics is a multimodal transportation and technology company delivering unparalleled service and custom logistics solutions. With over 1,700 employees, 6,000 customers and 70,000 carriers in its network, Arrive is one of the largest firms in the U.S. today. At Arrive, “We Deliver, So You Can.”

AutoScheduler.AI

AutoScheduler.AI creates dynamic warehouse plans directly injected into the WMS to optimize activities based on constraints, ensuring sites run optimally at peak performance. Our intuitive AI and Machine Learning platform, developed with P&G and implemented at P&G, Unilever, General Mills, and others, streamlines operations by seamlessly integrating with existing WMS & ERP. We provide dynamic dock scheduling, labor level-loading, inventory balancing, proactive cross-docking, redundant workforce elimination, and more. Clients benefit from prescriptive analytics to drive efficiencies and create value in the supply chain.

Breakthrough

Breakthrough is a strategic transportation partner empowering shippers with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce cost, create fair partnerships, and improve transportation network efficiency and sustainability. Breakthrough leverages a dataset of over $25 billion in annual freight spend to uncover freight optimizations and remove distortion from traditional practices.

BrillDog

BrillDog is a start-up offering an advanced, integrated solution that makes the supply chain easy for small and medium-sized companies. Customers benefit from the affordable, real-time, cloud-based supply chain functionality, analysis, as well as tactical and strategic supply chain advice. The BrillDog technology builds on years of logistics expertise, a deep understanding of supply chain needs, and powerful new technologies. BrillDog believes simplicity and transparency are essential for every business shipper.

DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America and delivers actionable insights through their DAT iQ analytics solutions. Transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for a comprehensive view of freight market data and trends. With 500 million freight matches and a database of $137 billion in annual market transactions, DAT offers the deepest, broadest and most accurate data to drive strategic decision-making and planning.

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services for major modes, including Truckload, Partial Truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Echo’s technology platform analyzes data from over 50,000 transportation providers to simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management.

Edge Logistics

Since 2014, Edge Logistics has provided freight technology solutions for its customers and carriers across the United States. This family-owned and managed business quickly became a resource for individuals, small businesses, and major carriers. Edge has the distinction of landing in the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies list four years in a row. Edge Logistics makes business easier for its customers by offering state-of-the-art resources and tools, unmatched customer service, and affordable prices. The company and its network of select carriers create the optimum transportation plan to meet each customer’s specific needs. With its CAPACITY platform and app, Edge Logistics is driving the industry forward, finding innovative solutions for the US best shippers and best truckload carriers.

Emerge

Emerge is a technology solutions provider that is revolutionizing the freight procurement process. Founded in 2017, Emerge created a Dynamic RFP application that eliminates manual work to procure freight. Shippers use the tool to meet their parameters and easily complete bid events in a week - a task that once took months. Emerge also has a Marketplace that directly connects shippers and carriers with a third party. The Marketplace includes over 40,000 fully vetted carriers. Emerge continues to enhance its solutions launching Benchmarking tools that empower shippers to make data-enabled decisions when sourcing freight.

Emerson

Emerson's core technologies, available through our cargo solutions business, coupled with our cold chain expertise, help retailers, restaurants, growers, suppliers, shippers and exporters mitigate food waste while helping ensure only the freshest and safest products reach consumers. Our cold chain solutions provide visibility into in-transit cargo shipments.

Everstream Analytics

Supply chain predictive insights and risk analytics company, Everstream leverages sophisticated technology to improve accuracy and speed of logistics predictions. Combining billions of supply chain data points with powerful AI, advanced analytics and graph technology, Everstream produces long-range strategic risk scores assessed at the material, supplier and facility location levels.

FourKites

FourKites is the #1 supply chain visibility platform in the world, extending visibility beyond transportation into yards, warehouses, and stores. Combining real-time data and machine learning, FourKites tracks more than 2.5 million shipments daily across road, rail, ocean, air, parcel and courier, and reaches more than 185 countries.

FreightSmith LLC

FreightSmith is the premier pathway for digital payment processing and inbound operational agility through a suite of digital solutions for the Supply Chain Community. The FreightSmith™ SAAS IMS solution provides a digital platform where all activities associated with the Distribution Center gate-to-gate process can be managed.

Globe Tracker, Inc.

Globe Tracker, Inc. is a global leader in the remote reefer management sector. An industry leading solution designed to remotely monitor and manage reefer assets. Real-time visibility at every juncture of the refrigerated supply chain.

iGPS Logistics

iGPS Logistics is North America’s only pooler of 48”×40” GMA-spec plastic shipping pallets. The iGPS platform is lighter, greener, and safer than wood pallet and is ideally suited for automated supply chain environments. iGPS customers are able to optimize their supply chains and lower their Total Cost of Business.

JLT Mobile Computers

JLT is a leading developer of reliable computers that are customized for the specific requirements of the food industry. Next to the outstanding quality of their hardware, JLT is renowned worldwide for their unique service that supports customers from device selection right through to system design, integration and lifecycle management.

Kingsgate Logistics

Kingsgate Logistics is a family-owned and operated third-party logistics business established in 1986 on three principles: hard work, integrity, and the highest levels of customer service. Now, in our 38th year of business, we continue our legacy of providing superior customer service while providing highly customized logistics technology solutions.

Leaf Logistics

Leaf Logistics was founded with the mission to improve transportation planning through strategic use of data analytics and machine learning. The Leaf platform connects shippers, providers, and partners to gain network efficiencies and unlock a forward view of tomorrow's transportation market and build their most resilient transportation plan.

Loadsmart

Loadsmart is transforming the future of freight by leveraging technology and logistics data to build efficiency around how freight is priced, booked and shipped. Pairing comprehensive logistics technology with deep-seated freight industry expertise, Loadsmart fuels business growth, simplifies operations and increases efficiency for carriers and shippers alike.

Lytx

Lytx® is a leading provider of machine vision- and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for commercial, public sector, and field service fleets. Our solutions leverage video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer, more efficient, productive, and profitable so they can thrive in today’s environment.

nuVizz, Inc.

nuVizz, Inc., is an Atlanta, GA based delivery & transportation orchestration SaaS platform company. The nuVizz transportation visibility platform quickly and easily empowers a transparent and fully optimized delivery and fulfillment lifecycle.

PCS Software

PCS Software is an AI transportation management platform leader fielding disruptive innovation for shippers, carriers, and brokers. Cloud-based, API-integrated, PCS automates the entire logistics operation via a single, comprehensive solution. The PCS platform delivers powerful functionality to manage rate and route optimization, mode selection, dispatch/tendering, carrier and fleet management, and more.

PLM Fleet, LLC

PLM Fleet, LLC is the leading feet solutions within refrigerated transport and leads industry in understanding regulatory and operational impact within food shippers’ handoffs. PLM has developed a product called PLM TrustLink™ which is a comprehensive, cloud based IoT management solution for automated, touchless, supply chain ecosystems driving efficiencies at the product level.

Princeton TMX

Princeton TMX is a transportation management software company made up of experienced transportation and technology professionals that utilize leading edge technologies to offer a next generation TMS solution that streamlines and optimizes transportation transactions.

project44

project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world’s most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion unique shipments annually for over 1,200 of the world’s leading brands, including top companies in food & beverage, manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, oil, chemical & gas. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency and sustainability.

RFgen

RFgen Software provides high-reliability mobile barcoding software that directly integrates with enterprise software to help organizations reduce cost while increasing efficiency. Through certified integrations to all major ERPs, RFgen enables automation of critical inventory, warehouse, and supply chain workflows. RFgen has served more than 3,000 customers around the world.

RLS Logistics

RLS Logistics is in the top 10 warehouse providers in North America with over 59 million cubic feet of cold storage warehousing. Additionally, we are able to offer temperature-controlled LTL and TL transportation services nationally as well as direct-to-consumer pick and pack services. RLS is a third-generation family-owned business headquartered in Newfield, NJ. Through our affiliate, RLS Partners, we developed a unique growth model where we keep family values and entrepreneurialism front and center. Through anello, our customer platform, we are able to provide the data analytics that customers require.

RoadSync

RoadSync, a digital financial platform for the logistics industry, offers fast, convenient, and secure ways to move and manage money, dramatically reducing payment processing time and maximizing revenue collection. RoadSync offers payment products for warehouses, carriers, brokers, repair/tow merchants and drivers, automating the financial systems fueling the logistics industry.

Shipwell

At Shipwell, we empower supply chains with increased efficiency and service effectiveness at scale. Our solution combines everything shippers need, from transportation management and visibility to procurement, in a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform, so shippers can effectively operate, manage, and optimize their entire shipping process seamlessly.

Skyllful

Skyllful is a leading provider of a mobile digital adoption platform that helps companies with large, frontline workforces deploy mission-critical enterprise mobile applications smoothly and successfully. Skyllful offers a platform that teaches frontline workers how to use the technology they need to do their jobs effectively.

The Raymond Corporation

The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, is a leading global provider of material handling products and intralogistics solutions. Built on the principles of innovation and continuous improvement for 100 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and improve performance.

Tive

Tive provides real-time supply chain visibility insights to help logistics professionals actively manage in-transit shipments' location and condition to ensure shipments arrive OTIF. Tive's solution provides data generated by its industry leading trackers allowing clients to actively optimize their shipments and unlock supply chain insights in an actionable real-time manner.

TransLoop

TransLoop is a battle-tested, technology-driven logistics company built-in collaboration with experienced team members from prominent companies all over the country. The team pairs cutting-edge technology, AI systems, and white-glove customer service to provide a one-of-a-kind logistics experience for their shippers and carriers. No more pen and paper, spreadsheets, old software, or redundant back and forth. Just simplicity, to save their network, time, and money.

Transplace

Transplace, an Uber Freight company, powers one of the largest managed transportation and logistics networks in the world with ~$15 billion of Freight Under Management (FUM). Transplace’s tech-enabled services and solutions focus on three key areas: logistics technology and solutions, capacity services and cross-border logistics.

Truckstop

Truckstop empowers the freight community through a platform of innovative solutions for the entire freight lifecycle to increase efficiency, automate processes, and accelerate growth. As one of the industry's largest neutral freight marketplaces, Truckstop provides customers the transparency and freedom to build lasting relationships and grow their businesses.

Uber Freight

Uber Freight is a logistics platform built on the power of Uber to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Since launching in 2017, we have built one of the world’s largest digitally-enabled carrier networks and transformed pricing and booking practices to reduce inefficiencies and increase growth and collaboration opportunities.

UChain Group, Inc.

UChain Group, Inc. began the unloading, financial and information logistics movement for Grocery Distribution in 1982. Our company is home to the industry's top intrapreneurs. Thanks to our creative, talented, and progressive employees and company leadership, we have been able to develop trend setting services and cutting-edge technology that benefits our Distribution Center and Transportation partners across the U.S.

Vector

Vector is a digital platform built to improve throughput in the logistics industry, providing shippers, carriers, retailers and 3PLs with a contactless, data-driven solution to make pickup and delivery faster, more efficient and more collaborative.

Zethcon

Zethcon Corporation is a world-class provider of supply chain execution software and services. Over 30 years of technology innovation and operational experience distinguish Zethcon in its primary market: serving third-party logistics providers. The company’s flagship product, Synapse, is a market-leader in Warehouse Management Systems. Zethcon is well recognized for its deep commitment to highly responsive service and building long-term partnerships that make their customers’ business better.

Leonard's Express, Inc.

Nationwide family-owned transportation services provider headquartered in Farmington, NY that offers dry and refrigerated truckload, freight brokerage and intermodal services, port operations, warehousing and distribution services. Winner of 2022 Best Fleets to Drive For and 2021 Fleet Safety Award Grand Champion.

Lynden

Provides transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world. Extensive multi-modal capabilities allow customers to optimize time and money by shipping via air, land or sea, or in any combination.

Map Transit, LLC

Asset-based, 3PL that primarily focuses on the movement of frozen and perishable food products. Our assets and owner operators haul produce, meat, flowers and other temp sensitive commodities year round, specializing in the Southeast and Northeast regions of the US.

Motus Freight

Founded in 2015, our founders/owners recognized that transportation was changing faster than ever before and saw an opportunity to serve customers more efficiently and with more transparency. Our mission is to deliver an elite experience through industry experts and a connected community.

NAPA Transportation, Inc.

Family-owned and operated trucking company that provides logistical solutions for companies across the United States. We currently have over 1,900 pieces of company-owned equipment in operation and proudly employ over 500 hardworking individuals throughout 5 terminals.

National Carriers

A leader in time-sensitive transportation services offering a network of refrigerated, livestock, dedicated and brokerage services across the companies four distinct operating platforms. Our mission is to be the safest, most customer-focused motor carrier in our class.

Neon Logistics

A full-service 3PL driven by asset-based solutions, we provide the highest level of customer satisfaction through honest, constant communication. Our technology creates reliable, transparent transportation.

New Legend, Inc.

We serve multiple food shippers through asset-based solutions. Driven to provide service. Cover 11 western states, Texas and Oklahoma.

Odyssey Logistics & Technology

Global logistics provider with a freight network exceeding $3B. Our portfolio includes intermodal, rail, ground transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, managed services and consulting. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve.

Old Dominion Freight Line

One of the largest North American motor carriers providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization. Our services, which include expedited, are provided through an expansive network of service centers located throughout the continental United States.

Penske Logistics

With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, we provide supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. We deliver value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management.

PLM Fleet

The largest nationwide, technology-driven company dedicated to refrigerated trailer leasing and cold supply chain solutions. With over 30 locations, our services include new trailer leasing, design and OEM ordering, short-term leasing, flexible rental options, onsite maintenance, emergency breakdown service, and GPS.

Prosponsive Logistics

An industry leader in strategic supply chain solutions and 3PL services, we are fueled by the industry’s top talent and technology. Using the strengths of our knowledgeable staff, proven processes, and state-of-the-art technology, we help customers move freight efficiently.

The Raymond Corporation

The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, is a leading global provider of material handling products and intralogistics solutions. Integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and improve performance.

ReedTMS Logistics

Family-owned and operated asset-based 3PL. Our brokerage offers high-quality full-service freight management dry, refrigerated, fresh produce, and flatbed shipments, while our assets offer for full truckload and dedicated/private fleet services.

RJW Logistics Group

We deliver to 100+ retailers nationwide with integrated, end-to-end retail logistics solutions that produce unmatched levels of performance and supply chain optimization. Leveraging its comprehensive suite of services, we create retail logistics programs that transform today's CPG supply chains.

RMX Global Logistics

Formed in 1983 to meet the needs of the food products industry and we continue to lead with our expertise in this area of service. Nationally we offer full truckload frozen, refrigerated or ambient services as well as Last Mile services in the greater NYC region.

Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Family-owned transportation management company that provides dedicated contract transportation, managed transportation, and value-added warehousing using optimal technology. We employ 5,400 team members in 300+ operations nationwide.

Sage Freight

A privately owned company based in Franklin, TN. We offer new and unique transportation solutions customized and tailored to our customer’s individual needs. By building strong relationships, developing cutting-edge technology and applying our industry experience, we will heal the fractures between shipper, carriers and brokers.

Savage Sweets, Inc.

Family-run transportation service provider operating multimodal food hauling equipment from bulk to finished goods. We provide on time pickup and delivery for our customer base offering 24/7 dispatch support with the ability to make adjustments on short notice as required.

Sethmar Transportation

We believe a company with a better story creates a better perception, and a better perception prepares expectations. We understand customers expect excellence and way too often are disappointed. Our story starts with our dynamic asset-based 3PL approach with the acceleration toward a continuous vs. static supply chain.

SFL Companies

Full-service supply chain management and logistics firm focused on technology-driven freight management. Our TMS platform has revolutionized the way freight is managed by providing real-time visibility.

The Shippers Group

For 121 years, we have provided 3PL warehousing and transportation services to manufacturers of food and consumer packaged goods. In 12 locations that total 5.4M square feet, we employ 1500 associates with annual sales of $135M. We offer contract packaging and ecommerce services.

Simple Logistics

A dependable and trustworthy 3PL broker dedicated to simplifying transportation challenges. We stand out with our extensive technology, clear communication, and relentless support, and provide personalized 24/7 freight oversight to develop long-term relationships with customers and carriers.

Sorenson Transportation Co., Inc.

LTL refrigerated carrier serving the seven western states since 1970. 100% female owned and operated.

Star Logistics, Inc.

We specialize in food and beverage in 48 states. We also have several dedicated 3rd party carriers that help us with added capacity throughout the US.

Sunstate Carriers, Inc.

A refrigerated carrier located in Tavares, FL, we have been in business almost 21 years and now service the East Coast, Midwest and Southeast from central Florida. We transport food products.

Surge Transportation

We use API real-time pricing and TMS integrations to source extra truckload capacity with 100% tender accept and guaranteed service to cover short-lead-time or any unexpected events. This strategic relationship takes volatility out of spot pricing/service levels while ensuring on-time deliveries and business continuity.

Syfan Logistics

Serves the most demanding shipping needs for temperature-controlled, dry or ﬂatbed loads with on-time pickup and delivery throughout the continental United States, Mexico and Canada.

Taylor Logistics

24-hour coverage of all trucks. Problem-solver of all transportation needs weather it be last minute or Carrier breakdowns. From warehousing, both contract and public, freight brokerage, packaging, kitting, eCommerce, drayage, and trucking. All of which are customizable and technology-driven.

TOP Worldwide, LLC

TOP Worldwide provides transportation solutions for all industries and commodities. We can move your freight anywhere in a simple, effective way. Our technology provides you the data and insight to save you time and money on your shipping costs.

TransLoop

Battle-tested, technology-driven logistics company. Our team has created a one-of-a-kind logistics experience for both our shipper and carrier partners using transparency, reliability, and collaboration.

Transportation Insight

We rank amongst North America’s top 10 largest logistics companies. TI services more than 14,000 shippers and over 80,000 carriers through its proprietary Beon™ digital logistics platform – a single point of access to TI’s mode-agnostic network and services from port-to-porch.

Transportation One, LLC

Results-driven transportation company that offers full-service, multi-model logistics solutions. Our spirited team is dedicated to exceeding the demands of a continuously evolving environment for our shipper and carrier partners alike.

Tucker Freight Lines, Inc.

Our wide array of services includes dedicated, truckload, logistics, and heavy haul. We have built a solid foundation of customer satisfaction and service, all while focusing on providing the highest quality experience for our customers, employees, and strategic partners.

Uber Freight, LLC

A logistics platform built on the power of Uber to reshape global logistics and deliver reliability, flexibility and transparency for shippers and carriers. Since launching in 2017 and acquiring Transplace in 2021, it has built one of the world's largest, most comprehensive managed transportation and logistics networks.

Werner Enterprises

We deliver truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across North America. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 talented associates and our Werner EDGE technology, we serve customers who value supply chain integrity and require safe on-time service.

XTL Transport, Inc.

We create custom end-to-end supply chain solutions through asset-based transportation, logistics and warehousing and distribution. We offer dry- and temp-controlled OTR and intermodal services with 400+ trucks, 1200 trailers, and 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space.

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2023 FINALISTS

ALC Logistics

Arrive Logistics

AutoScheduler.AI

Breakthrough

BrillDog

DAT Freight & Analytics

Echo Global Logistics

Edge Logistics

Emerge

Emerson

Everstream Analytics

FourKites

FreightSmith LLC

Globe Tracker, Inc.

iGPS Logistics

JLT Mobile Computers

Kingsgate Logistics

Leaf Logistics

Loadsmart

Lytx

nuVizz, Inc.

PCS Software

PLM Fleet, LLC

Princeton TMX

project44

RFgen

RLS Logistics

RoadSync

Shipwell

Skyllful

The Raymond Corporation

Tive

TransLoop

Transplace

Truckstop

Uber Freight

UChain Group, Inc.

Vector

Zethcon

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