Every day, somewhere in the world, a supply chain manager spends hours making check calls to unresponsive carriers, tracking down shipments and ETAs so that their team can make critical operational decisions. This repetitive process consumes valuable time that could be spent on more impactful activities and moving their business forward. Every shipper has been there.
That’s why FourKites created the Premier Carrier List.
Here’s how it works: Carriers who commit to full visibility for their customers earn a spot on the list. Simple idea, big impact. The results show up in ways that matter: fewer check calls, smoother coordination, and happier customers.
“The supply chain industry runs on relationships, and Premier Carriers understand this deeply,” said Priya Rajagoplan, FourKites President, Product, Operations and Technology. “They’re committed to real-time visibility because they’ve seen how it builds trust and creates better outcomes across the board. Their dedication to being true partners, not just service providers, sets them apart — that’s the kind of leadership we’re proud to recognize.”
And the impact on carriers’ businesses is tangible: carriers that have been on the list two consecutive times or longer have seen their volume grow by 22% every six months, on average.
Spence Slaymaker of Melton Truck Lines has seen this firsthand. “Earning FourKites Premier Carrier status highlights our commitment to reliability and transparency in flatbed shipping. Real-time visibility has strengthened our shipper partnerships by providing the data they need to further streamline operations and reduce disruptions,” he explains. “This recognition reinforces our dedication to excellence as a trusted flatbed carrier for shippers seeking dependable freight solutions.”
This story reaches across the globe. At Venta-Trans Europe, real-time data changed everything. Their Branch Director, Michal Stefaniak, puts it clearly: “Thanks to the FourKites team we’re able to delight our customers with real-time data and superior customer service. To have the quality of our offerings recognized with placement on FourKites’ Premier Carrier List provides even more differentiation from our competitors and helps us win more business.”
For RMI Logistics Services, the impact shows up in their daily operations. Operations Manager Marco Broersen explains: “By leveraging FourKites’ technology, we can spend less time managing administrative tasks and more time booking high-paying quality freight, ultimately improving our operational efficiency and service quality.”
These individual success stories point to a larger transformation happening across the supply chain ecosystem. While each carrier experiences unique benefits, their collective commitment to visibility creates cascading improvements that extend far beyond their own business.
The impact extends through the entire supply chain. For carriers, Premier status is not only a badge but a market differentiator that helps win new business. Their investment in visibility transforms daily operations, shifting time from administrative tasks to revenue-generating activities. Shippers partner with these carriers to eliminate those dreaded check calls and streamline their workflows. And customers? They get the precision they need, from real-time tracking to optimized delivery windows. It’s a chain reaction of efficiency, where one improvement leads to another.
Visibility creates trust. Trust builds partnerships. That’s what the Premier Carrier List represents: a community of carriers who understand that sharing information makes everyone stronger.
The Premier Carrier List for H2 2024 recognizes this commitment across all transport modes globally. Shippers can search the list by capability, mode, geography, and even environmental credentials like SmartWay® registration. The results go beyond just better visibility. They enable precise inventory management, optimized delivery scheduling, and ultimately, stronger end-customer satisfaction.
Remember that supply chain manager from earlier? When working with Premier Carriers, their mornings look different now. No more chasing carriers. No more time wasted tracking down basic information. Just solid partnerships built on transparency and trust.
