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Convoy launched an automated drop-and-hook service for backup and spot freight to give shippers added flexibility for unexpected demand surges, the company announced May 19.
The Seattle-based digital freight network said this is the first time shippers have access to nationwide drop-and-hook coverage from the same provider across primary, backup and spot.

Convoy says for the first time shippers have access to nationwide drop-and-hook coverage from the same provider across primary, backup and spot freight. (Convoy)