Digital Freight Network Recognized as One of the Most Transformative and Innovative Companies in Freight Technology Seattle, WA – November 11, 2021 – Convoy, the nation’s leading digital freight network, has earned the sixth spot in FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25, an annual list of the most transformative and innovative companies in freight technology. This marks Convoy’s…
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Convoy Adds Accomplished Business and Legal Leader to its Leadership Team as General Counsel
Seattle, WA — October 21, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced that John Morrow has been appointed General Counsel, effective November 01, 2021. In this role, Morrow will leverage his 20+ years of experience in legal, corporate development and business operations helping high growth technology companies scale, along with…
Convoy Joins The United Nations Global Compact
Seattle, WA — September 16, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, announced today that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, as a participant. With this commitment, Convoy is joining thousands of other companies from around the world in demonstrating its support for…
Announcing the 2021 Haul Stars Awards
If you bought it, a truck brought it. Throughout the years, this saying has helped remind generations of Americans that trucking is the backbone of this country. As we round into the final stretch of 2021, there perhaps hasn’t been a more significant time to take a moment and thank the professionals who have put…
Convoy Announces Power-Only Freight Service for Private Fleets
Network of more than 300,000 power-only tractors provides unmatched capacity to haul preloaded and empty trailers nationwide SEATTLE, WA — August 17, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, has launched a new power-only service as part of its Convoy Go program, providing private fleets with nationwide capacity to haul their preloaded…
Convoy Grows Downtown Seattle Real Estate Presence by 68% with New Leases in Russell Investments Center
Seattle, WA — August 12, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced that the company has signed agreements to sublease more than 123,000 square feet of office space on three floors of the Russell Investments Center in downtown Seattle. The location will serve as Convoy’s new corporate headquarters. “The future…
Convoy and Flexport Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide End-to-End Digitization for Shippers
World’s largest freight-tech startups link networks, providing seamless, automated shipping experience across land, sea and air SEATTLE, W.A. and SAN FRANCISCO, C.A., June 29, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, and Flexport, the platform for global logistics, announced a long-term, strategic partnership to bring end-to-end shipment automation across land, sea and…
Convoy Adds AWS Vice President Dorothy Li to its Leadership Team as Chief Technology Officer
Seattle, WA — June 24, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced that Dorothy Li has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective June 28, 2021. As CTO, Li will oversee Convoy’s engineering teams and technology strategy, shaping and scaling the company’s innovation and industry-defining technology platforms. Li will report…
EY Announces Dan Lewis of Convoy as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Pacific Northwest Region Award Finalist
Celebrating the 35th class of unstoppable entrepreneurs who transform Pacific Northwest Region and beyond SEATTLE, WA – June 8, 2021 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that CEO and co-founder, Dan Lewis of Convoy was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Pacific Northwest Region Award finalist. Now in its 35th year,…
Convoy Integrates Online Truckload Booking Platform with Modern TMS to Give Shippers More Control Over Their Freight
Transportation teams can cut tendering time in half, lower freight costs with automated competitive bidding, and award freight to any carrier or broker in their network from one integrated platform SEATTLE, WA — June 8, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today launched a new online platform that brings together the…
Convoy Named to 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50 List for 3rd Consecutive Year
Digital freight network recognized for its innovative technology and unique approach that’s transforming the U.S. freight industry Seattle, WA — May 25, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced it was named to the 2021 CNBC Disruptor 50 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list from CNBC recognizes…
Convoy Launches Industry-first Automated Backup and Spot Services for Drop-and-Hook Trailers, Nationwide
Advances in machine learning, predictive trailer routing, and pricing algorithms extend Convoy Go to provide shippers with unparalleled flexibility Seattle, WA — May 19, 2021 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced new, automated drop-and-hook services for backup and spot freight, providing shippers with unmatched flexibility nationwide when unexpected surges occur.…
Convoy Releases Inaugural Corporate Sustainability Report
Digital freight network announces goal to eliminate an additional 3 million pounds of carbon emissions in 2021 Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today released the company’s first corporate sustainability report. The detailed report underscores Convoy’s commitment to shipping responsibly and highlights the company’s accomplishments across key environmental and social areas in 2020,…
Convoy Named to FourKites’ Premier Carrier List for 8th Consecutive Quarter
Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, was named to FourKites’ Premier Carrier List (PCL) for the first quarter of 2021, the 8th consecutive quarter the digital freight network has been recognized since the award was introduced. For the first time, the list highlights organizations that are registered as partners in the US Environmental…
Convoy Joins the Climate Pledge
Digital freight network commits to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, announced today that it has joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. Signatories of the Climate Pledge commit to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the goal…
Convoy Named 2021 BloombergNEF Pioneer
Digital freight network recognized for technical innovation in advancing low-carbon solutions in the long-haul freight industry Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, has been named a 2021 BloombergNEF Pioneer, an annual award announced by Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, recognizing 12 game-changing companies advancing the low-carbon economy. “To…
Convoy Ranks Third in FreightWaves’ 2021 FreightTech 25
Digital freight network recognized as an ‘industry standout’ for third year in a row Seattle, WA — November 9, 2020 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, has earned the third spot in FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25, an annual list of the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight. This year marks Convoy’s third…
Convoy Announces Three Industry-Leading Innovations for Nationwide Drop-and-Hook Service
Upgraded fleet of smart trailers and new predictive trailer routing capability provides shippers with unmatched visibility and tendering flexibility. Carriers can now book multi-stop loops as a single shipment, and earn up to $19,000 more annually per truck while reducing empty miles. Seattle, WA — November, 19, 2020 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital…
Convoy Announces Guaranteed Primary, Lowering the Total Cost of Moving Freight by up to 19% with Guaranteed Capacity
Industry-first pricing program eliminates the win-lose dynamic of traditional RFPs while lowering total costs for shippers with 100% tender acceptance and unparalleled transparency. Seattle, WA — September 17, 2020 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today rolled out Convoy Guaranteed Primary, a new industry-first dynamic pricing program to procure capacity for primary…
Convoy Brings on New Executive to Continue Rapid Expansion and Digital Transformation in Freight
Mark Okerstrom appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer Seattle, WA — August 27, 2020 — Convoy, the nation’s most efficient digital freight network, today announced that Mark Okerstrom has been appointed as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 31, 2020. In this newly created role, Okerstrom will…