Freight Transportation Manager

Transportation Management System built on Salesforce

[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

We’re here for the teams that move freight.

We’re not just your TMS, we’re the system that keeps your operations sharp, fast, and mistake-free.
Built for carriers, shippers, and brokers who want control without the chaos.

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[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

Less typing. More moving. ⚡

Meet AutoFill: FTM's newest feature that learns from your historical data to automatically populate every new load.
Faster bookings, fewer errors, and a team that can focus on what actually moves the needle.

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The FMCSA is once again responding to complaints tied to its new Motus registration platform, as carriers continue reporting issues with account access, identity verification, and authority records.

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A "Jobs for Life" pledge for every union worker. But BNSF, CN, and CPKC are already filing opposition. The biggest question in American logistics right now: will regulators approve it?

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US RAIL MEGA-MERGER
America's freight map just changed forever. Two railroads. One coast-to-coast network. $85 billion.
The Surface Transportation Board officially accepted the Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger application, the largest rail deal in US history.

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The combined network spans 50,000 route miles across 43 states, connecting 100+ ports and 10 international gateways into Canada and Mexico. Single-line service. No more costly handoffs between eastern and western railroads. Faster transits. Stronger supply chain visibility.

[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

If your loads are still being managed in spreadsheets, you're probably spending more time updating data than moving freight.

See how FTM helps teams keep everything in one place.

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create a market where transportation costs are climbing faster than expected.

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Transportation prices accelerated at their fastest pace on record in May, according to a monthly survey of supply chain executives. The surge comes as freight capacity continues tightening across multiple modes, giving carriers more pricing power than they've had in years.

[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

What's notable is that pricing is rising even as many companies remain cautious about the broader economy. Capacity reductions, carrier exits, stricter enforcement, and stronger freight demand are combining to

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The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has fined Maersk $1.9 million after finding the carrier improperly charged detention and demurrage fees to parties not contractually responsible for them.

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Truckload spot rates have surged past pandemic-era highs, with some van rates nearing $3.70 per mile. Tender rejections are rising too, as carriers turn away contracted freight for higher-paying spot loads.
This isn’t being driven by one factor alone.

[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

Every minute at the dock matters.

FTM automatically tracks detention and layover charges so teams spend less time calculating and more time moving freight.

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Prosecutors say the companies controlled a dominant share of the global container market and used that leverage to tighten supply as demand exploded during and after COVID.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four major Chinese container manufacturers with allegedly coordinating production cuts and inflating container prices during the supply chain crisis.

At the time, container shortages helped send freight rates soaring worldwide.

[Freight Transportation Manager @FreightTransMgr]

The companies that survive disruptions are not always the biggest.
They’re the ones that adapt the fastest. Humans built a global economy dependent on a few tiny shipping routes and then acted surprised when chaos happened. Fascinating strategy.

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New disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are forcing carriers to reroute vessels, increasing fuel costs and creating delays across global supply chains. Some freight rates have already jumped sharply this month.

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For logistics companies, this is another reminder that flexibility, visibility, and fast decision making are no longer optional.