Optimal Dynamics

We’re excited to welcome Jake Dettmer to Optimal Dynamics as our new SVP of Product.

Jake brings 15+ years building, advising, and scaling transportation technology across brokers, carriers, and enterprise logistics organizations — with experience that spans:

✅ Advising 6 of the top 25 brokers on transportation technology and ex*****on
✅ Strategic advisory work with Highway and C.H. Robinson
✅ Executive product leadership at a leading asset-based carrier

At Optimal Dynamics, Jake will lead product strategy as we continue to expand the platform — helping fleets automate the most critical profit-determining decisions across operations.

As our CEO Daniel Powell said of Jake: “He understands how decisions actually get made inside brokerages and fleets, where manual work breaks down, and how automated intelligent systems must fit into those workflows. That perspective is critical as we scale our platform and redefine how the world moves freight.”

Read the full announcement here:

https://hubs.la/Q040h_xk0

Our team was thrilled to participate in last week’s Cottingham & Butler Transportation Summit, where Optimal Dynamics CEO Daniel Powell spoke on “Why the Future of Trucking Depends on Smarter Decisions Today.”

Daniel’s key message: AI isn’t a magic wand. To truly drive impact, you must first understand their challenges and then map solutions that address them — all while keeping your people at the forefront.

Get in touch to learn more about how our Decision Automation Platform can help your business drive better decisions and operate more efficiently:

https://hubs.la/Q03HYTsQ0

After raising our $40M Series C earlier this year, Optimal Dynamics is doubling down on what matters most: helping our customers solve problems and realize value faster.

We’ve expanded our Customer Success organization with new talent, additional resources, and a proven framework — OD360 — to guide carriers, shippers, and 3PLs through every stage of transformation with Decision Automation.

OD360 delivers a connected experience across:

- OD Enable – Accelerated onboarding and deployment
- OD Engage – Dedicated technical support and issue resolution
- OD Elevate – Driving adoption and measurable results

“When our platform is deployed, it fundamentally reshapes how customers operate. That kind of change demands more than traditional onboarding.” — Ron Lazo, Chief Customer Officer

This investment reinforces our commitment to driving industry-wide transformation — helping trucking companies boost utilization, break down silos, and grow profitability.

Read the full announcement here:

https://hubs.la/Q03Dlk5G0

Refrigerated freight is one of the most demanding segments in trucking — from sky-high detention rates to equipment utilization challenges and everything in between.

That’s why the TCA Refrigerated Meeting in Colorado Springs was such a valuable gathering. Optimal Dynamics was proud to be part of the conversation, connecting with carriers and exploring how AI-powered decision automation is solving some of the industry’s toughest operational problems.

From driver retention and detention to planning precision and integration, we’ve recapped the key takeaways here:

https://hubs.la/Q03zY7bX0

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