##  [Managed Transportation](/shippers/solutions/managed-logistics/managed-transportation) 

  

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 #  Managed Transportation 

 

 

 

 

 

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  ####  Transportation expertise without the day-to-day burden 



Managing freight across carriers, modes, facilities and customer expectations can consume significant time and resources. ArcBest acts as an extension of your team, overseeing transportation planning, execution, carrier management, visibility and continuous improvement through a managed transportation solution built around your business. Whether you’re looking to improve performance, control costs or reduce administrative complexity, we help keep freight moving while providing visibility every step of the way.

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 ## When managed transportation makes sense

Managed transportation may be a fit if you:

- Manage freight across multiple carriers
- Lack dedicated transportation resources
- Need better shipment visibility
- Are experiencing rapid growth
- Want to improve transportation performance
- Need help controlling freight spend

 

 

 

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 ## Transportation challenges we help solve

  
**Limited transportation visibility**  
Gain real-time insight into shipments, carrier performance and transportation activity across your network.

**Rising transportation costs**

Identify opportunities to improve procurement, mode selection and network efficiency

**Carrier management complexity**

Reduce the burden of sourcing, onboarding and managing carrier relationships

**Service performance issues**

Improve execution, shipment tracking and carrier accountability

**Resource constraints**

Extend your team’s capabilities with dedicated transportation experts who manage day-to-day execution and issue resolution.

**Network growth & change**

Adapt transportation strategies as your business expands, enters new markets or experiences shifting demand.

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How managed transportation works

1. **Plan**
    
    Develop transportation strategies aligned with your operational requirements and business goals
2. **Procure**
    
    Source and manage carrier capacity through a broad, vetted transportation network
3. **Execute**
    
    Coordinate shipments, monitor performance and address issues as they arise
4. **Optimize**
    
    Use data, reporting and analytics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

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Manage back-office processes

Keep things running smoothly with these operational and administrative benefits:

- Carrier freight bill audits
- Bill settling
- Claims management
- Cost allocation

## What managed transportation includes

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Transportation Management Technology

Managed transportation programs are supported by transportation management technology, including an enterprise-grade TMS, to help improve visibility, automation and shipment management.

**Capabilities**:

- Enterprise-grade TMS with API/EDI/Flat File integration (MercuryGate)
- Real-time tracking, routing logic, mode optimization, and automation
- Self-serve portals with automation for load planning and tendering

### Procurement and carrier sourcing 

- Professional procurement software for RFPs and cost analysis
- Dedicated pricing engineers and sourcing teams
- Bonus/malus modeling to balance cost and service
- Carrier engagement with a carrier mindset

### Business intelligence and reporting 

- Robust Power BI dashboards and real-time KPI tracking
- Carrier scorecards and performance analytics
- Actionable insights for business decisions

### Financial and claims automation 

- Automated freight contract audit and pay processes
- Centralized claims management by ArcBest experts

### Implementation and alignment 

- Structured onboarding and SOP development
- Ongoing optimization and strategic alignment

### Dedicated transportation support 

- Dedicated support for streamlined communication
- Planning specialists proactively track shipments and resolve issues
- Personalized service tailored to your business needs
- Collaborative approach to ensure alignment with your business goals

 

 

 

  

 

   

 ####  Improve transportation performance 



ArcBest can help you reduce transportation costs, improve visibility and free up internal resources through a managed transportation solution designed around your business.

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