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INTELLIGENT CARRIER SELECTION

Put the right carrier on every route

Automatically assign planned routes using configurable logic that balances cost, commitments, performance, and sustainability priorities. Replace manual allocation with consistent, scalable decision-making built for complex, multi-carrier networks.

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Strategic purpose for a B2B TMS buyer

For transport and logistics organizations managing multiple carriers, ICS addresses structural operational challenges: scaling allocation across dozens of carriers, enforcing contractual commitments, reducing cost leakage, embedding sustainability policies into execution, reducing planner workload, standardizing allocation logic across teams, sites, and regions.

It is particularly relevant in: multi-carrier networks, mixed internal and external fleet models, high daily route volumes, environments with contractual minimums and ESG requirements.

BENEFITS

Strategic purpose for a B2B TMS buyer

Lower transport spend

Optimize every assignment across price, commitments, and performance priorities. Reduce financial leakage and control external spend.

Free up your planners

Automate carrier selection across complex networks. Eliminate manual balancing and allow teams to focus on higher-value planning decisions.

Strengthen service outcomes

Embed carrier ratings and historical performance directly into allocation decisions. Improve reliability and create measurable accountability across your network.

Protect contracts and capacity

Honor minimum commitments and respect defined availability in every assignment. Prevent over-allocation and standardize decision-making across teams and locations.

ALLOCATION GOVERNANCE

Automate carrier allocation without sacrificing control

Configure approvals to match your operational model, from fully automated execution to bulk and individual review. Preserve oversight and auditability while standardizing allocation logic across teams, locations, and carrier networks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Intelligent Carrier Selection?

Intelligent Carrier Selection is an automated allocation engine within Mover's TMS that assigns planned routes to carriers after route planning is complete. It evaluates cost, contract commitments, performance data, capacity, and other configured factors to determine the optimal carrier for each route.

How does the system decide which carrier to assign?

The system applies configurable weighted preferences across multiple factors, including cost, contract utilization, carrier ratings, historical performance, vehicle availability, and capacity reservations. It evaluates these factors simultaneously and assigns each route based on the defined priorities.

Can we control how much weight each factor has?

Yes. You can configure preference weights on a defined scale to reflect your operational and commercial priorities. This allows you to rebalance decisions as cost, service, or sustainability goals change.

Does the system respect contractual commitments and capacity limits?

Yes. The system accounts for minimum contractual commitments and configured carrier reservations during assignment. It prevents over-allocation and helps ensure commitments are met consistently across large fleets and many carriers.

Can we prioritize our own fleet before outsourcing?

Yes. The system supports mixed fleet environments and can be configured to prioritize internal drivers before external carriers.

Can different allocation rules apply to different locations or route types?

Yes. You can configure rule sets that apply to specific locations, route types, or operational contexts. This allows allocation logic to reflect regional or service-specific requirements.

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