Tusk Logistics, a nationwide network of premier alternative parcel carriers, today unveiled the Tusk Operations Platform—an industry-first solution providing shippers with proactive control and real-time visibility over parcels delivered by Tusk’s network of alternative carriers. Backed by $2 million in seed funding led by Ivy Ventures, the platform drastically cuts the manual overhead of working with multiple alternative carriers, enabling shippers to boost margins, enhance delivery speed and reliability, and scale their operations.

For decades, major national carriers have dominated parcel delivery, restricting shippers with rigid contracts, escalating fees, and limited flexibility. While alternative carriers offer faster, more cost-effective, and flexible deliveries, scaling their use has been a significant challenge due to fragmented systems and disjointed operations.

Since 2021, Tusk Logistics has solved these pain points by connecting shippers to a unified network of top alternative carriers, offering up to 40% in per-parcel cost savings versus major national carriers. Now, the Tusk Operations Platform takes this a step further.

“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.”

On the Tusk Operations Platform, shippers get access to: 

• Proactive Delivery Management: Address delays and problematic shipments before they reach customers. Tusk intervenes directly with each carrier to resolve issues.
• Streamlined Claims Filing: Tusk submits and manages claims automatically, with full shipper visibility through the platform, eliminating manual paperwork and one-off communications.
• Real-Time Visibility: Track shipments by operational status across all carriers in one seamless interface. Easily identify the parcels that require manual intervention before a delivery is missed. 
• Instant Access to Carrier Rates and Coverage: View and download negotiated rates on demand, enabling smarter planning and cost optimization.
• Actionable Insights: Access performance data across all Tusk carriers to refine shipping strategies and improve ROI.

This $2 million funding round—led by Ivy Ventures with participation from TitletownTech, Forum Ventures, and others—propels Tusk’s mission to put shippers first.

“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.”

“This is only the beginning,” added Emmrich. “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 will be available to all Tusk shippers. Learn more about the platform’s capabilities and how it can transform your logistics strategy. 

Tusk is exhibiting at Manifest 2025, where the team will provide firsthand insights into the platform’s launch and the evolving world of alternative carrier shipping. Meet us there at booth K26 to discover how Tusk can supercharge your shipping operations.