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The AI Summit Recap: Strategic Intelligence for the Modern Fleet

Program Airs: November 10, 2 p.m. ET | Join us for this special recap program and revisit some of The AI Summit's most important conversations, gain key insights from industry leaders and examine what transportation companies should consider as AI becomes increasingly important to modern fleet operations.

November 10, 2026
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How Automation Redefined Freight Planning at KBX Logistics

KBX Logistics restructured its dedicated planning team from 65 planners to 11 optimization specialists, with each specialist managing four times as many trucks while eliminating five to six hours of daily load-search time per planner. See how partnering with Optimal Dynamics turned dedicated freight planning into a scalable, network-wide decision engine.

November 1, 2026
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How AI agents can go from hype to results

AI agents can take on substantial business processes, but reliable automation requires carefully designed controls.

October 20, 2026
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Autonomous Freight Procurement: Driving Profit and Balance

Every freight decision from accepting loads to adjusting rates shapes the network. But your CSRs are making those calls one tender at a time, without the ability to model the downstream effects. This whitepaper shows how Scale by Optimal Dynamics combines decision optimization with autonomous AI agents to secure the right freight for your network, every time.

August 1, 2026
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Survey Says: Fleets’ Tech Investments Center on AI and Safety

North America’s largest carriers are focusing technology investments on AI to improve efficiency, automate processes and unlock better decision-making.

June 27, 2026
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FourKites Debuts AI‑Driven Ocean Booking Platform

FourKites announced on May 5 an ocean freight booking platform designed to autonomously select carriers, execute bookings and manage documentation.

May 6, 2026
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5 Case Studies: Profitability Gains With Optimal Dynamics

In trucking, every mile, every minute, and every decision counts. But most load planning and dispatch teams are still forced to rely on manual processes and siloed systems that can’t keep up. This ebook shares what changes when fleets put Optimal Dynamics' Transportation Decision System (TDS) to work across planning and execution — turning day-to-day decision-making into an autonomous scalable advantage.

May 1, 2026
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Slip Robotics Debuts SlipLift for Trailer Automation

Slip Robotics launched a new loading and unloading platform called SlipLift, expanding its autonomous tech into heavier freight, regional distribution and last‑mile delivery operations.

February 4, 2026
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How Ploger Boosted Revenue per Mile by 14.6%

Stop relying on manual spreadsheets. Learn how Ploger Transportation automated and optimized dispatching and spot-freight sourcing decisions with Optimal Dynamics. This case study reveals how they secured a 14.6% weekly revenue per mile boost and 21.4% more volume while building a more resilient network.

February 1, 2026
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Unlock Efficiency with AI-Driven Accounts Payable Automation

Discover how transportation companies can streamline accounts payable by leveraging a Digital Workforce. This playbook provides practical strategies, measurable ROI, and step-by-step insights to replace manual processes, reduce errors, and improve supplier relationships.

January 1, 2026

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