Viaopt

Services

Viaopt offers a digital freight network designed specifically for private and dedicated fleet owners. The platform connects the capacity from corporate trucking fleets with shippers, allowing fleet owners to monetize excess capacity and improve their bottom line while maintaining full control. Shippers benefit from this service by gaining access to mission-critical trucking capacity and a reliable transportation service. The platform includes features such as automated tendering processes, shipment visibility 24/7, and access to critical capacity during crucial times.

Industry and Sub-Industry

Viaopt operates within the Business-to-Business (B2B) industry, with a specific focus on the supply chain and logistics sub-industry. By positioning itself as an 'Uber pool' for corporate trucking fleets, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and utilization of existing transport resources. This approach helps fleet owners optimize operations while providing shippers with dependable transportation solutions.

Company History

Viaopt was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2018 (W18) batch, an indication of its early stage and innovative approach within the logistics sector. Although the company is currently inactive, it initially aimed to serve regions within the United States of America and America/Canada. Located in San Francisco, CA, Viaopt developed a niche by optimizing the use of corporate trucking fleets for shippers.

Platforms for Fleet Owners

Viaopt offers a platform tailored to private and dedicated fleet owners to maximize their asset efficiency. Key features for fleet owners include increasing asset utilization, finding the best-matching backhaul freight, reducing operating costs by up to 25%, and automated tendering processes. These features are designed to monetize excess capacity from empty backhauls or underutilized assets, thus enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Platforms for Shippers

Viaopt's platform provides shippers with access to reliable trucking capacity from various nationwide private fleets. Shippers benefit from features such as 24/7 visibility of shipments, access to mission-critical capacity during peak times, and automated tendering and visibility processes. This platform ensures that shippers can meet their logistical requirements with a dependable and efficient transportation service.