In the fast-paced world of freight logistics, trust is the cornerstone of every successful shipment. Yet, with rising incidents of freight fraud—estimated at over $500 million annually by the FBI—verifying carrier identity has never been more critical. At Time Logistics Inc. (TLI), we’re committed to delivering excellence every mile, which is why we’re thrilled to announce our full transition to Highway, the industry-leading Carrier Identity™ platform. This innovative tool not only streamlines our operations but also fortifies the entire supply chain ecosystem for our clients in printed media, direct mail, agriculture, and cable/wire/steel, as well as our trusted carrier partners.

Founded in 2022 and backed by significant growth equity, Highway is revolutionizing carrier vetting by combining advanced technology with seamless integration. In this article, we’ll explore Highway’s core capabilities and the tangible benefits it brings to shippers, brokers like TLI, and carriers alike. Whether you’re a client seeking fraud-proof shipments or a carrier looking for effortless opportunities, Highway is designed to make logistics safer, faster, and more efficient.

Highway’s Core Capabilities: The Backbone of Secure Carrier Vetting

At its heart, Highway is a comprehensive Carrier Identity platform that verifies, protects, and connects participants in the freight ecosystem. Unlike traditional vetting methods reliant on manual checks and outdated databases, Highway leverages cutting-edge data aggregation, AI-driven risk scoring, and real-time verification to create a single, trusted source of truth. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

  • Carrier Identity Verification: Highway cross-references multiple data sources—including FMCSA records, insurance filings, and proprietary fraud signals—to confirm a carrier’s legitimacy in seconds. This includes detecting synthetic identities, double-brokering risks, and phantom haulers before they impact your loads.

  • Fraud Prevention Engine: Powered by machine learning, Highway’s risk scoring assigns dynamic threat levels to carriers, flagging anomalies like mismatched MC numbers or suspicious booking patterns. It integrates seamlessly with TMS systems, blocking fraudulent bookings at the point of entry.

  • Rapid Onboarding and Compliance Automation: New carriers can complete digital onboarding in under 10 minutes, with automated document uploads, e-signatures, and continuous compliance monitoring. This eliminates paperwork bottlenecks and ensures carriers stay audit-ready.

  • Secure Digital Bookings and Marketplace Access: Highway’s API enables instant tendering and load matching, with encrypted identity tokens that protect sensitive data. For brokers, it supercharges digital workflows; for carriers, it opens doors to verified opportunities without cold-calling.

  • Analytics and Insights Dashboard: Real-time reporting on carrier performance, fraud trends, and network health provides actionable intelligence, helping users optimize their carrier pools and predict disruptions.

These capabilities aren’t just buzzwords—Highway has already prevented millions in potential fraud losses for partners like TA Services and Cargo Chief, as highlighted in recent industry reports from FreightWaves and Trucking Dive.

Benefits for Our Clients: Peace of Mind and Cost Savings

For TLI clients—ranging from direct mail distributors rushing holiday catalogs to agricultural shippers timing harvest deliveries—Highway transforms carrier vetting from a liability into a competitive edge. Here’s how:

  • Enhanced Security and Risk Reduction: By verifying carrier identity upfront, Highway slashes fraud exposure by up to 90%, per platform benchmarks. This means fewer cargo thefts, delayed claims, or hijacked loads, especially vital for high-value niches like cable and steel where recovery costs can skyrocket.

  • Faster, More Reliable Shipments: Streamlined onboarding cuts carrier approval times from days to minutes, enabling quicker load tendering and reduced dwell times. Clients report 20–30% faster booking cycles, translating to on-time delivery rates exceeding 98%.

  • Cost Efficiency Through Smarter Networks: Highway’s analytics help TLI curate a vetted, high-performing carrier pool, optimizing rates and capacity. Clients benefit from negotiated savings—often 5–10% on spot bids—while avoiding the hidden costs of fraud investigations or insurance premiums.

  • Compliance and Transparency: Automated audits ensure carriers meet DOT, insurance, and safety standards, giving clients full visibility into their supply chain. In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny, this shields against liability and builds long-term trust.

Benefits for Carriers: Simplified Access and Fair Opportunities

Highway isn’t just a tool for brokers; it’s a free, carrier-centric platform that levels the playing field. Our carrier partners, from regional haulers in the Southeast to national fleets, gain significant advantages:

  • Effortless Onboarding and Visibility: Carriers upload credentials once and gain instant access to TLI’s load board and beyond. No more repetitive paperwork or ghosted tenders—Highway’s secure portal matches verified carriers to loads based on capacity and expertise.

  • Fraud Protection and Reputation Building: By establishing a tamper-proof digital identity, carriers avoid scams and double-broking accusations. Highway’s performance scoring showcases reliable operators, helping them win more bids and command premium rates.

  • No-Cost Entry to Premium Networks: Unlike paid directories, Highway is free for carriers, yet it connects them to top-tier brokers like TLI. This democratizes access, with rapid tendering reducing empty miles and boosting revenue by 15–25% for active users.

  • Data-Driven Insights: Carriers receive personalized analytics on market demand, rate trends, and compliance alerts, empowering smarter bidding and route planning.

While some owner-operators have voiced concerns about data privacy (as covered in Overdrive Online), Highway addresses these with robust encryption and opt-in controls, ensuring compliance with FMCSA guidelines.

Why TLI + Highway = The Future of Secure Logistics

At Time Logistics Inc., integrating Highway aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver excellence in our core niches. Combined with our Elite TMS for real-time tracking and customer portal for predictive analytics, Highway creates an unbreakable chain of trust—from vetting to delivery.