Advances in technology have the U.S. trucking industry on the cusp of an online revolution, and On the Move Systems Corp. (OTCBB:OMVS) is developing new tools to lead the charge. One of these tools arrives at a time when a rising number of carriers are looking to expand connectivity with high-tech processes for the 21st Century in an effort to reduce a national driver shortage.
OMVS’ upcoming on-demand, app-based freight platform will wirelessly connect carriers with local, readied, independent truckers, offering small enterprises the chance to market their services and expand their network. The platform is set to take hold of national interest in sharing economy services, sales of which are expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025.
“Transferring this concept to freight is the next step,” said OMVS CEO Robert Wilson. “Widening a network of truckers to meet carrier needs will have a huge economic impact on how we look at shipping. With our on-demand freight service, truckers and brokers will make the most efficient use of their assets, leading to less overhead costs and more money in their pocket.”
OMVS has many additional exciting plans for the future, as explained in an open letter to shareholders from CEO Wilson. It is currently growing its roster of local freight carriers to join its network and is in talks with software developers to properly prepare for the huge interest in the revolutionary platform, as the technology will allow the company to compete alongside Con-way Freight (NYSE: CNW), SAIA Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) and Old Dominion Freight Lines (NASDAQ: ODFL).