The world of transportation and logistics is changing rapidly. For the last five years demand in the US for the shipment of goods has been growing swiftly while logistics capacity has been tightening. Experts see no change in this trend due to the continued outsourcing of manufacturing to offshore locations. Add to this heightened government-mandated security and safety requirements, and the industry is suddenly faced with unprecedented challenges. As would be expected, the stress these changes place on the supply chain, and on the companies that manufacture, move, and sell products, has created significant pain points.