Revolutionizing Freight Management: Alvys’ AI Agents Transform TMS Workflows

Alvys, a leading freight software provider, has recently unveiled Alvys Foundry, an innovative AI platform designed to streamline operational tasks for carriers and brokers within their transportation management system (TMS). This cutting-edge platform enables the automation of various tasks, both standardized and customized, utilizing AI agents that seamlessly integrate with existing freight data and workflows.

With over 20 pre-built agent templates available, customers have the flexibility to create their own agents or collaborate with Alvys engineers to develop agents tailored to their specific operational requirements. Foundry empowers users to optimize freight workflows efficiently and effectively.

From AI support to task execution

The agents within Foundry are designed to execute defined steps across various freight workflows, encompassing tasks such as detention processing, document management, rate audits, shipment tracking, asset compliance, and claims handling.

For instance, Alvys’ Detention Agent can automatically detect when detention time surpasses the limit and initiate the necessary actions. Document Intelligence is responsible for organizing and storing rate confirmations, bills of lading, and delivery proofs. The Track & Trace Agent efficiently manages check calls and provides real-time shipment status updates.

Other agent templates include a Rate Audit Agent for invoice verification, an Asset Compliance Agent for monitoring authority and safety records, and a Claims Agent for processing and documenting claims.

Customers are not required to program these workflows independently. Alvys offers a user-friendly approach where operators can upload existing standard operating procedures or describe tasks in plain language, allowing Foundry to generate workflows for approval seamlessly.

Before deploying agents in live freight scenarios, customers have the option to test them against simulated data. Through the Foundry platform, operators can build, deploy, monitor, and pause agents as needed.

Alvys CEO Nick Darman highlighted that the development of this platform was driven by customers’ increasing adoption of AI in their freight operations. He emphasized the importance of integrating AI tools seamlessly into existing operational procedures.

Alvys’ TMS already incorporates AI features such as Insights for data analysis, Intel for issuing alerts on various issues, and another AI function for generating loads from uploaded rate confirmations. Foundry complements these by introducing agents capable of executing approved tasks within customized workflows.

Foundry seamlessly integrates with Alvys’ existing TMS infrastructure, boasting over 120 integrations and native electronic data interchange connections with numerous shippers. This integration provides agents with valuable operational context, including lane history, customer rules, documents, margins, appointments, and exceptions.

Darman emphasized that Alvys understands the freight context and the unique requirements of each customer, ensuring a seamless experience. By keeping the agents within the existing platform, the need for maintaining separate integrations and logins is eliminated.

Foundry operates on a secure foundation compliant with SOC 2 standards, and agreements with model providers protect customer data from being utilized for training public models. The platform also features Agent Shield governance, allowing operators to set approval and spending thresholds for individual agents, with high-impact actions requiring human sign-off.

Additionally, Foundry includes a model-selection system that intelligently routes tasks between large language models based on factors like cost, speed, and quality, ensuring efficient workflow management.

AI agents revolutionize freight workflows

Notably, C.H. Robinson has also embraced AI agents for operational freight tasks, with more than 30 agents deployed to automate millions of manual tasks. Mark Albrecht, C.H. Robinson’s Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, emphasized the autonomy and efficiency of agentic AI in achieving operational goals.

Similarly, Uber Freight has integrated AI agents into its transportation management software, automating tasks across procurement, shipment execution, tracking, payments, and analytics. The company aims to transform its TMS into a proactive platform that guides users through transportation processes and automates repetitive tasks.

Alvys has adopted a similar approach within its TMS, offering customers the flexibility to leverage pre-built agents, custom agents configured by Alvys engineers, or create their own workflows on the Foundry platform.

One of the early adopters of Foundry, Spartan Carrier Group, has witnessed significant benefits in reducing manual freight work, allowing employees to focus on critical decision-making and service delivery.

Following a successful $40 million Series B funding round in September 2025, led by RTP Global, Alvys continues to innovate in the freight industry. With over $9 billion in annual freight processing, Alvys is at the forefront of revolutionizing freight operations.

The rollout of Foundry is strategically managed through customer cohorts, ensuring a seamless transition for users. The platform’s success has garnered significant interest, with a waitlist already in place for the next cohort.

(Photo by Barrett Ward)

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