BUYER’S GUIDE
Brian Everett, Publisher, Food Chain Digest Senior Partner, MindShare Strategies
Welcome to the 2026 Technology Innovators Buyer’s Guide!
One of the most valuable benefits of Food Shippers of America (FSA) is the opportunity to connect food supply chain professionals with the partners, technologies, and service providers that help keep their operations moving efficiently. Whether you’re looking for motor carriers, rail and intermodal providers, ocean transportation, 3PLs, truck brokers, or the latest supply chain technology, FSA is committed to helping you make those connections.
Throughout the year, our members discover new business partners through the Food Shippers Conference, peer networking, and the resources we provide, including Food Chain Digest, the Food For Thought e-newsletter, and this annual Food Chain Technology Innovators Buyer’s Guide.
This guide was created to make it easier for food manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other supply chain professionals to identify technology platforms and providers that can help solve challenges, improve efficiency, and strengthen their supply chains. Inside, you’ll find companies representing a wide range of solutions, including transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), supply
chain planning and visibility, digital twins, fleet telematics, cold chain monitoring, IoT sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, ERP systems, supplier relationship management (SRM), blockchain, automation, traceability, and so much more.
As you explore this directory, please note that the companies featured are paid advertisers and are not endorsed by Food Shippers of America. Their participation, however, reflects a commitment to serving the food supply chain industry and connecting with organizations like yours.
I hope you’ll find this 2026 Technology Innovators Buyer’s Guide to be a valuable resource throughout the year. Whether you’re evaluating new providers, exploring innovative technologies, or simply expanding your network, we’re pleased to help make those connections. And for even more industry resources and opportunities, I encourage you to visit FoodShippers.org.
Thank you for being part of the Food Shippers of America community.
ALL POINTS
www.allpointshc.com
317-342-9420
admin@allpointshc.com
Operating across more than 50 countries and backed by our expansive network and dedicated logistics and shipping division, All Points is committed to providing thorough logistics, freight transportation, and services to elevate your market trade and supply chain operations. Venturing into international shipping may appear intimidating and uncertain, particularly for newcomers. Nevertheless, with our guidance, you can venture into global shipping with confidence and broaden your business globally. Enhancing efficiency while upholding cost-effectiveness remains crucial for a well-organized supply chain.
ARIES FREIGHT SYSTEMS
ariesfs.com
773-572-2052
kevin@ariesfs.com
Aries is a full-service 3PL with more than two decades of experience managing complex transportation solutions across North America. Specializing in FTL, LTL, multi-stop, multi-temperature, and temperature-sensitive freight, Aries delivers customized logistics solutions for customers in the food, beverage, produce, and retail. The company leverages a nationwide carrier network to provide refrigerated, expedited, and cross-border transportation services while maintaining strict temperature compliance, real-time shipment visibility, and proactive operational support. Aries Freight Systems is recognized for its expertise in cold chain logistics, high-touch customer service, and its ability to execute time-critical freight movements with precision and reliability.
AVECTOUS
avectous.com
714-261-8793
ritak@avectous.com
through modern EDI and API integrations powered by an extensive shipper integration library. The platform combines managed EDI, real-time quoting automation, and workflow orchestration to automate quoting, tendering, tracking, and invoicing. With deep TMS integrations, unlimited messaging, predictable pricing, and a dedicated solutions team, Bitfreighter helps companies onboard faster, scale easier, strengthen shipper relationships, and create more opportunities to win and move freight.
CAPITAL EXPRESS LINES, INC capitalexpresslines.com
916-305-5358
andy@capitalexpresslines.com
Capital Express Lines, Inc. is a trusted, asset-based transportation and warehousing provider supporting food manufacturers and distributors across the Western United States. Operating a fleet of 100+ power units and 350+ dry-van trailers, we deliver reliable full truckload and dedicated solutions with a strong focus on food-grade standards, equipment integrity, and on-time performance. Our Sacramento, California facility offers dry ambient warehousing and cross-dock services to support flexible supply chains. With over 25 years of operational experience, Capital Express Lines provides food shippers the consistency, communication, and accountability required to protect product quality and meet today’s demanding
DYNAMIC LOGISTIX dynamiclogistix.com
913-274-3800
sales@shipdlx.com
Avectous provides warehouse management and fulfillment software solutions that streamline supply chain operations, optimize inventory management, and improve order accuracy. Specializing in scalable cloud-based WMS, OMS, CMS, and WES technologies, Avectous serves e-commerce, wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and 3PL operations. The platform integrates with marketplaces, ERPs, robotics, and automation systems to create efficient warehouse workflows. With more than 30 years of expertise, Avectous helps companies reduce costs, increase productivity, and scale efficiently with solutions tailored to their business needs.
BITFREIGHTER
www.bitfreighter.com
615-541-2588
sales@bitfreighter.com
Bitfreighter is the one platform for all your shipper connections. Built specifically for freight brokers and logistics companies, Bitfreighter eliminates manual work
Logistics is chaotic. That’s why Dynamic Logistix builds tailored solutions that combine powerful technology, a dedicated team of experts, and a carefully curated carrier network to help food shippers bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to their supply chains. From managing day-today transportation challenges to improving visibility and efficiency, we help customers turn supply chain chaos into smarter, more reliable operations.
GOODSHIP
www.goodship.io 360-301-8039 team@goodship.io
GoodShip is the freight orchestration and procurement platform trusted by leading food shippers and distributors across North America. Transportation teams leverage GoodShip to unify fragmented data, quantify customer-level cost-to-serve, identify OTIF exposure before it escalates, and align carriers around lane-level KPIs and pricing. From real-time scorecarding and proactive carrier conversations to AI-assisted RFPs and mini-bids, teams move from reactive reporting to coordinated, data-driven execution. With Laney, the industry’s first AI Transportation Analyst, teams can ask questions about their operations and get clear, actionable answers in seconds through a conversational interface, making it easier than ever to understand what’s happening across the network.
HIGHWAY MOTOR FREIGHT LTD
www.highwaymotor.com
204-951-1004
Jassdhillon@highwaymotor.com
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a trusted assetbased carrier with years of experience delivering reliable transportation solutions across Canada and the United States. With a fleet of 140 power units and 300+ trailers, we specialize in food-grade and temperature-controlled freight, ensuring product integrity from origin to destination. Our operations are HACCP-certified, reflecting our commitment to the highest food safety standards. Strategically positioned with a Calgary terminal and yards across key regions, we provide seamless coast-to-coast coverage. Backed by a dedicated team and professional drivers, we focus on consistency, safety, and long-term partnerships that keep our customers moving forward.
INECTA
www.inecta.com
786-516-0830
erik@inecta.com
inecta is a privately held software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York City, with offices across six continents. Its flagship platform, inecta Food, is a cloud-based ERP purpose-built for the food and beverage industry, integrating purchasing, inventory, production, sales, finance, and compliance into one system. Specific to shippers, the platform delivers transportation management, warehouse management, B2B eCommerce, and real-time EDI integrations with carriers and retailers, alongside lot traceability, catch-weight, shelf-life controls, and recall support tied to shipment records. Verticals served include food manufacturing, food distribution, seafood, meat and poultry, dairy, beverage, produce, bakery, and wine and spirits.
OATH LOGISTICS
www.gowithoath.com
888-690-7753
sales@gowithoath.com
Your Freight. Our Oath.
At Oath, we move freight for modern shippers—full truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, ocean, air, drayage, and last-mile—powered by AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and automated workflows that cut costs and sharpen visibility at every stage. From single-lane shipments to complex multi-modal supply chains, we give shippers the control and confidence to scale. SOC 2, PCI, and HITRUST certified, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and execution.
Our promise is simple: reliable delivery and measurable efficiency, every shipment, every time.”
PENSKE LOGISTICS
www.penskelogistics.com
800-529-6531
plsalesinfo@penske.com
Penske Logistics is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. The company is a leading provider of innovative supply chain and logistics solutions. Penske offers solutions including dedicated transportation, distribution center management, 4PL and lead logistics, transportation management, freight brokerage, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward.
SFL COMPANIES
www.sflcompanies.com
859-334-5100
alang@sflcompanies.com
Service First Logistics (SFL Companies) delivers Logistics Without Limits by combining innovation, expertise, and integrity to redefine how freight moves across America. As a full-service third-party logistics and supply chain management provider, we create customized solutions across truckload, LTL, drayage, cross-border, and temperature-controlled shipping. From growers and manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies, we manage mission-critical freight with the reliability, precision, and accountability shippers depend on. Our experienced supply chain strategists act as an extension of each client’s team, using modern freight technology and real-time visibility to anticipate challenges, simplify complexity, and build longterm, service-first partnerships.
SPARTAN LOGISTICS
spartanlogistics.com
614-497-1777
nharmon@spartanlogistics.com
Spartan Logistics is a family-owned third-party logistics provider, specializing in food-grade warehousing and distribution. With over four million SF and two million SF AIB-certified across 22 warehouse locations, we provide safe, clean, and compliant storage solutions, with specific expertise in food, beverage, and paper products. Our services include warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, order fulfillment, and much more. We own
our facilities, trucks, and equipment, ensuring reliability, flexibility, and cost control for our customers. For 38 years, Spartan Logistics has delivered dependable supply chain solutions that help food shippers move products efficiently from production to consumption.
TRADECAFE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
tcx.tradecafe.com
416-363-7070
lyanez@tcx.tradecafe.com
TradeCafe Logistics Solutions (TCX) provides managed transportation for shippers moving raw proteins, dairy, fish, and agricultural commodities, especially high-value, temperature-sensitive freight. Built by shippers, not a broker-first 3PL, TCX brings 20+ years of commodity experience, 100,000+ loads, and $3B+ in product managed. We coordinate reefer containers, cross-border trucking, customs, regulatory filing, documentation, and real-time visibility through a platform used by 2,000+ processors and retailers, reducing handoffs, compliance risk, delays, claims, and margin loss.