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Assessment
We review lanes, volumes, modes, service requirements, and current pain points.
ShippersShippers
Managed Transportation
Asset-based capacity
One partner to run your freight — backed by trucks, not just software.
Ship Smart Solutions provides managed transportation services for shippers who want to hand off the day-to-day of moving freight to one accountable partner. We plan lanes, execute shipments, manage carriers, and give you visibility across your network — anchored by our own asset-based capacity rather than a pure brokerage that owns nothing. That means your program runs on committed trucks first, with a vetted carrier network filling the gaps.
- Owned capacity first
A stable operating base for core and committed lanes.
- Vetted overflow
Scalable capacity for surge, off-network, and specialty freight.
- One accountable team
Planning, execution, dispatch, and problem-solving together.
- Network visibility
Shipment status and performance reporting in one view.
What is included
What Managed Transportation Covers
A single operating program replaces the fragmented work you may be managing today across multiple vendors.
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Plan
Build the right lane, mode, and service design.
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Source
Commit owned capacity and vetted overflow.
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Execute
Tender, dispatch, and solve daily freight issues.
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Track
Monitor shipments and exceptions in one view.
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Audit
Review invoices against agreed freight terms.
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Optimize
Improve cost, capacity, and lane performance.
The asset-based difference
Why the Asset Base Changes Your Program
Most managed transportation providers design and broker capacity but own no trucks. Ship Smart starts with committed operating capacity, then scales through a controlled network.
Broker-only model
Capacity sourced after the freight is booked.
- Dependent on daily market coverage
- More operational handoffs
- Planning and execution can separate
- Network capacity is the entire model
Ship Smart model
Committed capacity anchors the plan.
- Company-operated trucks support core lanes
- One team owns planning and execution
- Aligned responsibility from tender to delivery
- Vetted carriers supplement the fleet
Right-fit shippers
Is Managed Transportation Right for You?
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Too much time spent booking and chasing freight
Your internal team is managing daily tenders, status checks, and carrier issues instead of higher-value work.
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Core lanes need more dependable capacity
You need trucks you can plan around without giving up flexibility for surge and specialty freight.
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Reporting is fragmented across vendors
Shipment and lane data is assembled by hand instead of delivered through one operating view.
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No single party owns the outcome
Multiple providers create handoffs, slow communication, and unclear accountability when plans change.
Program launchProgram launchHow a Managed
How a Managed
Transportation Program Starts
A structured onboarding process turns your current lanes, vendors, and freight data into one executable transportation program.
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Program design
We define committed lanes, network coverage, operating roles, and reporting.
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Onboarding
Execution workflows, visibility, contacts, and system connections are established.
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Run and optimize
We execute daily and review performance to improve cost and service over time.
- Managed Transportation
- Dedicated Capacity
- Freight Brokerage
- Real-Time Tracking
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Expedited Freight
- Reefer & Dry Van
- Specialized Logistics
- Nationwide Coverage
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Reliable On-Time Delivery
- Managed Transportation
- Dedicated Capacity
- Freight Brokerage
- Real-Time Tracking
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Expedited Freight
- Reefer & Dry Van
- Specialized Logistics
- Nationwide Coverage
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Reliable On-Time Delivery
Managed Transportation FAQs
What are managed transportation services?
Managed transportation services outsource freight planning, execution, carrier management, visibility, and reporting to one accountable provider, so the shipper’s team no longer has to run transportation day to day.
How is asset-based managed transportation different from a 4PL or broker?
A pure 4PL or broker owns no trucks and sources all capacity externally. Ship Smart anchors core lanes with company-operated capacity and uses a vetted network for overflow and specialized coverage.
Is managed transportation only for large shippers?
No. It fits shippers that spend significant internal time booking and chasing freight, or need planned lanes, managed capacity, and consolidated reporting.
Does it cover all freight modes?
A program can span reefer, dry van, flatbed and open deck, and expedited freight under one operating plan and one point of accountability.
What is freight audit and payment?
It is the review of carrier invoices against agreed rates to identify billing errors and coordinate payment as part of the managed program.
Will I still have visibility into my freight?
Yes. The program includes shipment visibility, performance reporting, and optional TMS connectivity for a clear view of active and historical freight.
How does a managed transportation program start?
It starts with a lane and volume assessment, followed by program design, onboarding, daily execution, and continuous optimization.
Does Ship Smart Solutions manage freight nationwide?
Yes. Managed programs support freight across all 48 states from Ship Smart Solutions’ Naperville, Illinois hub.
Ready to move?
Hand Off the Freight, Keep the Control
Build a managed transportation program anchored by committed capacity, one accountable operating team, and visibility you can act on.