For decades, national carriers have dominated parcel delivery, leaving shippers with rigid contracts, escalating fees, and limited flexibility. While alternative carriers offer a faster, more cost-effective solution, businesses have struggled to scale their use due to fragmented systems and operational inefficiencies. Now, Tusk Logistics is changing that narrative.
Tusk Logistics, a nationwide network of premier alternative parcel carriers, has announced the launch of the Tusk Operations Platform: an industry-first solution designed to give shippers unprecedented control and visibility over their alternative carrier shipments. The platform’s debut comes alongside a significant milestone: a $2 million seed funding round led by Ivy Ventures, with participation from Titletown Tech, Forum Ventures, and others.
Since its founding in 2021, Tusk Logistics has connected shippers with a unified network of top-tier alternative carriers, offering up to 40% savings per parcel compared to major national carriers. The new Tusk Operations Platform takes this one step further, enabling shippers to seamlessly manage all alternative carriers through a single, streamlined interface.
“For the first time ever, shippers can manage all their alternative carriers through one unified platform,” said Ben Emmrich, co-founder and CEO of Tusk Logistics. “This gives them the ability to proactively solve delivery issues before they affect customers and the visibility they need to fully leverage the flexibility and cost savings alternative carriers offer.”
The Tusk Operations Platform eliminates the complexity of working with multiple alternative carriers, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance delivery reliability. Key features include:
- Proactive Delivery Management: Identify and address delays before they impact customers, with Tusk directly intervening with carriers to resolve issues.
- Streamlined Claims Filing: Automates claims management with full shipper visibility, eliminating manual paperwork and one-off communications.
- Real-Time Visibility: Track shipments by operational status across all carriers in a single interface, allowing shippers to intervene before a delivery is missed.
- Instant Access to Carrier Rates and Coverage: View and download negotiated rates on demand to optimize shipping costs.
- Actionable Insights: Analyze performance data across all Tusk carriers to refine shipping strategies and maximize return on investment.
Tusk’s latest funding round is a testament to the growing demand for innovation in parcel logistics. Investors recognize the significant efficiency gaps in traditional shipping models and the potential of Tusk’s technology to bridge them.
“Tusk addresses one of the most overlooked efficiency gaps in supply chain operations,” said Scott Kraege, Managing Partner at Ivy Ventures. “By unifying multiple alternative carriers under a single platform, Tusk unlocks a powerful new frontier of growth and margin for shippers.”
Emmrich is confident that this is just the beginning. “Tusk is building a shipping infrastructure that empowers every shipper—from ecommerce startups to global 3PLs—to seamlessly access top alternative carriers and cutting-edge logistics tools, all in one place.”
The Tusk Operations Platform is now available to all Tusk shippers, with plans for further enhancements in the coming months. Businesses looking to transform their logistics strategy can explore the platform’s capabilities and see firsthand how it optimizes parcel shipping operations.
Tusk will also be exhibiting at Manifest 2025, where attendees can connect with the team to learn more about the platform and the future of alternative carrier shipping. Visit booth K26 to discover how Tusk can help supercharge your shipping operations.
