Managed Transportation Services for Manufacturers
For more than three decades, TLI has worked alongside logistics teams to manage carrier sourcing, freight execution, shipment tracking, freight audit, and claims coordinated through our proprietary ViewPoint TMS.
Example freight assessment
What a $1.5M freight program could save
Illustrative example. Actual savings depend on your lanes, modes and current rates.
Signs it’s time for managed transportation
Managed part-time
Shipping sits with someone who already has a full-time job.
Rates gone stale
Lanes haven’t been bid in two years or more.
No single view
Carrier data lives across providers, inboxes, and spreadsheets.
Invoices unchecked
Reclasses and accessorials get paid without review.
Built for manufacturers and distributors spending $1M-$15M a year on freight.
Managed Transportation vs. a broker vs. doing it yourself
| TLI managed transportation | Transactional broker | In-house | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who runs your freight | Dedicated TLI team | Whoever picks up | Your staff |
| Carrier RFPs | Data-driven, routinely | Spot pricing | When there is time |
| Freight audit & claims | Included | Rarely | Manual |
| Reporting | Quarterly business reviews | Load-level only | Spreadsheets |
| Incentive | Lower your total cost | Margin per load | — |
How it works
Freight Spend Analysis
TLI analyzes your lanes, rates, and invoices
RFP & Carrier Strategy
We bid your freight lanes to our vetted network. Typically 4-6 weeks for negotiations.
Day-to-day execution
Your dedicated TLI team tenders, tracks, and manages exceptions on your behalf.
Report, audit, improve
Scorecards, invoice audit, and claims recovery, with quarterly business reviews.
Results shippers can verify
Freight programs built for your industry
Your freight data, finally connected
ViewPoint is TLI’s proprietary TMS built for the shippers we serve. With ERP connectivity to SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite, your freight data lives alongside the rest of your business.
ERP connections: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
Auto-tendering via carrier EDI/API
Power BI dashboards & carrier scorecards
What shippers say about TLI
“It was clear ViewPoint combined with the consultative customer support was exactly what we needed to elevate our operations.”
Rich C.
“The transition to TLI was very smooth and without a glitch for our operations team. We didn’t miss a shipment and had no down time.”
Lucien L.
“[TLI]’s ability to secure competitive rates, maintain clear communication and superior customer service has helped us optimize our supply chain.”
Robert R.
Managed Transportation FAQs
Common questions about managed transportation.
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Contact us at 610.280.3210 or Quotes@shiptli.com
A managed transportation provider acts as your outsourced freight department handling carrier sourcing, day-to-day execution, freight audit, and reporting so you don’t need a large internal logistics team.
Most carrier RFPs are completed within 4–6 weeks from kickoff. TLI manages the entire process: lane analysis, carrier outreach, negotiations, and award recommendations.
TLI primarily serves mid-market and enterprise shippers, ranging from growing family-owned businesses to large publicly traded companies. Our core clients typically spend $1 million to $15 million annually on freight, while shippers with freight spend of $150,000 or more can get started with TLI’s general rates.
Is Your Freight Program Getting You the Best Rates?
Get a free, no-obligation freight assessment. We’ll analyze your freight program, identify potential savings opportunities, and show you what managed logistics could change.
