Editorial

The Logistics Desk

Guides, comparisons, and operational playbooks for brokers, carriers, and shippers leaving the chaos behind.

Case Study August 11, 2026

Two people left. Four systems died. The load count moved 2%.

How a refrigerated-produce drayage operation at the Port of Wilmington took ~$240K/yr of cost out of the business without dropping a load.

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~$240K/yr
Cost removed
4 → 1
Systems replaced
50+ hrs/wk
Admin automated
8×
Outbound texting
Guides 2 min read

What Is Drayford? A Complete Overview of the Freight Broker TMS

Drayford is a TMS built specifically for freight brokerages — carrier onboarding, FMCSA verification, dispatch, tracking, documents, and invoicing in one platform.

August 8, 2026
Guides 2 min read

What Is a TMS for Freight Brokers? Definition, Features, and How to Choose

What a transportation management system does for a freight brokerage, the features that actually matter, and how to choose the right one.

August 8, 2026
Guides 3 min read

Freight Broker TMS vs Spreadsheets: When Is It Time to Switch?

Spreadsheets work for a brokerage's first handful of loads, then fail predictably. The signs it's time to move your operation to a real TMS.

August 8, 2026
Comparisons 3 min read

Drayford vs RMIS: Carrier Onboarding Tool or Full Broker Platform?

RMIS handles carrier onboarding and insurance monitoring. Drayford builds both into a full broker TMS. Which does your brokerage need?

August 8, 2026
Comparisons 3 min read

Drayford vs MacroPoint: Dedicated Tracking vs. Tracking Inside Your TMS

MacroPoint tracks shipments and nothing else. Drayford puts tracking inside the TMS, next to dispatch, documents, and invoicing.

August 8, 2026