# Optym

> Optym builds optimization, simulation and AI software for transportation operators. Its tools help truckload carriers, LTL networks and railroads plan freight flows, assign drivers and assets, and adjust operations as conditions change. Founded by operations researcher Ravi Ahuja in 2000, the Dallas-based company serves customers internationally.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, United States
- **Founders:** Ravindra K. Ahuja (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** HaulPlan, DriverPlan, RouteMax, LiveHaul, LoadAi
- **Notable:** Amadeus acquired SkySuite on January 31, 2020 for €36.2 million in cash, according to its H1 2020 management review., Towne Air Freight case study reports more than 2% lower linehaul costs and more than 6% additional freight movement without additional hub capacity., Estes case study describes adding 24 terminals using HaulPlan and DriverPlan.

## Products & services

- **HaulPlan** — LTL linehaul network planning, load consolidation, shipment routing and what-if network evaluation.
- **DriverPlan** — Driver schedules, routes and bids for linehaul operations, accounting for operating rules and preferences.
- **RouteMax** — Pickup and delivery route planning, dispatching, driver communication and execution.
- **LiveHaul** — Real-time LTL load building, shipment routing and linehaul dispatch.
- **LoadAi** — Truckload load planning and driver assignment connected to a carrier’s existing TMS; Optym’s timeline dates the launch to 2024.
- **DockAi** — Cross-dock planning and execution, including trailer positioning and work assignments.
- **Prysm** — AI document intelligence for extracting and validating bill-of-lading data and exporting it to a TMS.
- **Rail optimization platform** — Service design, train movement planning, locomotive assignment, track maintenance and mechanical operations planning.
- **Fleetline** — AI load-planning platform and subscriptions acquired from Axel AI in August 2026.
- **SkySuite (historical)** — Airline network planning and scheduling business acquired by Amadeus on January 31, 2020.
- **LoadOps (historical)** — Carrier TMS launched in 2020; Alvys announced acquisition of its customer base in September 2026.

## Achievements

- Amadeus acquired SkySuite on January 31, 2020 for €36.2 million in cash, according to its H1 2020 management review.
- Towne Air Freight case study reports more than 2% lower linehaul costs and more than 6% additional freight movement without additional hub capacity.
- Estes case study describes adding 24 terminals using HaulPlan and DriverPlan.
- Optym’s Saia case study reports 11.3% shipment growth from Q2 to Q3 2023 with 98% on-time performance; this is a company-wide result, not an isolated software effect.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — September 23: Alvys announced acquisition of the LoadOps customer base in a strategic partnership; Optym said it would focus resources on optimization, including LoadAi.
- **2026-08** — August 27: Optym announced acquisition of Fleetline’s platform and customer subscription agreements; service and support transferred August 31.

## Links

- Website: https://www.optym.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optym-/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OptymLE
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptymLE
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optymhq/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptymLiveEfficiently/

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Last updated: 2026-09-30