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Keeping freight moving when capacity gets tight
Freight market volatility can make securing carrier capacity difficult when you need it most. Transportation teams often resort to time-consuming outreach to secure coverage when carrier capacity is tight. The challenge is not simply finding carriers with available trucks. It is finding the right carriers quickly enough to keep shipments moving and avoid delays.
This video explores how transportation teams can take a more proactive approach to sourcing capacity by using network-based intelligence directly within their transportation management workflows.
Key challenges include:
Rejected loads that disrupt transportation plans
Limited time to source alternative capacity
Coverage gaps during tight freight market conditions
Manual processes that increase workload and delay response times
The right approach can help teams move beyond reactionary transportation planning and make more informed spot procurement decisions.
Turning carrier network visibility into opportunity
Spot Capacity Finder helps transportation teams search for capacity using both load requirements and configurable search criteria. The video demonstrates how users can begin with load details, define search preferences such as pickup timing and carrier proximity, and identify carriers already operating near the pickup region.
By extending visibility beyond an existing carrier list, transportation teams can:
Discover additional carrier options
Expand coverage in key regions
Close capacity gaps more efficiently
Improve decision-making during market fluctuations
The result is a more structured, efficient approach to transportation management.
What’s ahead: Building a more resilient transportation strategy
As freight market conditions fluctuate and capacity tightens, transportation teams often need to look beyond their current carrier list to cover shipments and keep up with demand.
Building resiliency starts with having more options when capacity is constrained. Access to a broader carrier network can help teams expand coverage, fill gaps, and respond more efficiently when market conditions change.
E2open was named a leader in the Gartner® 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) for the fourth consecutive year, independent recognition that reinforces the strength of the network and technology behind this capability.
Put your capacity strategy into action
When carrier capacity tightens, faster decisions start with better visibility, broader network access, and efficient transportation workflows built to adapt. See how e2open Transportation Management can help your team secure capacity, manage costs, and keep freight moving when market conditions change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a spot capacity finder in a TMS?
A spot capacity finder is a TMS capability that searches a connected carrier network for carriers who may have available capacity based on load details and search criteria such as pickup timing, equipment type, and carrier proximity.
How does e2open's Spot Capacity Finder identify available carriers?
It matches load details - origin, equipment type, mode, and timing - against e2open's connected carrier network, surfacing carriers already operating near the pickup region who may have capacity to cover the load.
How is Spot Capacity Finder different from a spot market load board?
Spot Capacity Finder works within the e2open TMS to search e2open's own connected carrier network, rather than posting loads to an open, third-party marketplace.
Do I need to leave my TMS to use Spot Capacity Finder?
No. Spot Capacity Finder, an add-on feature, is accessible right in the e2open TMS, so search preferences and carrier options appear in the same workflow as load details.
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