OTR Solutions Acquires AI Firm Peruse in Logistics Tech Arms Race

ROSWELL, GA – February 11, 2026 – OTR Solutions, a leader in financial technology for the transportation sector, today announced its acquisition of Peruse Technology, Inc., a company specializing in artificial intelligence for document automation. The move marks a significant escalation in the industry's adoption of advanced AI and positions OTR to solidify its leadership in a rapidly evolving market.

This acquisition is the third for OTR Solutions in just two years, following the purchase of the carrier payments solution Epay Manager in 2024 and Trucksmarter’s factoring and banking portfolio in 2025. This pattern of strategic acquisitions points to an aggressive growth strategy aimed at building an integrated, technology-first ecosystem for carriers and brokers. By bringing Peruse's purpose-built AI in-house, OTR Solutions is betting that specialized intelligence will be the key differentiator in the competitive landscape of freight financing and back-office services.

A Strategic Play for Market Dominance

OTR Solutions' recent M&A activity reveals a clear ambition to consolidate its market position by acquiring key technologies that address critical industry pain points. The logistics industry, long burdened by paperwork, manual processes, and the risk of fraud, is ripe for technological disruption. The acquisition of Peruse directly targets these inefficiencies.

“Finding better ways to serve our clients while enabling our people to operate at a higher level is core to OTR’s growth strategy,” said Fritz Owens, Chief Executive Officer of OTR Solutions, in a statement. “With Peruse, we’re integrating the industry's best document intelligence directly into our platform, allowing us to move faster, operate with greater precision, and scale trust across every solution we offer.”

This strategy contrasts with approaches that rely on generic, off-the-shelf AI tools. By acquiring a company whose technology was developed in close partnership with its own operational teams, OTR ensures the solution is deeply embedded in real-world freight workflows. This integration is designed to accelerate innovation and extend the company's competitive advantage.

“Peruse has proven to be the most effective and efficient use of AI we’ve seen over the last several years, and its automation capabilities have been a core enabler for many of OTR Solutions’ innovative and differentiated offerings,” noted Clayton Griffin, President of OTR Solutions. “Customers across all of our platforms, including carrier, broker, and factor, can expect to rapidly benefit from this market-leading technology. Our rate of innovation will only increase from here.”

Beyond OCR: The Power of Freight-Native AI

The core of this acquisition lies in the unique capabilities of Peruse's technology. Unlike generic Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tools or general-purpose Large Language Models (LLMs), Peruse’s AI is “freight-native.” It was specifically designed to navigate the complex and often messy world of logistics documentation.

The platform utilizes a multi-layered system combining proprietary models, domain-specific validation logic, and a vast training dataset composed entirely of freight documents. This allows it to perform tasks that frequently stump other systems, such as accurately detecting signatures, recognizing multilingual handwritten text on a bill of lading, and verifying nuanced document details at scale. The result is a system that doesn't just digitize text but understands its context and validity.

The operational impact is already proven. OTR Solutions reports that the technology has enabled a 32% reduction in cost per invoice across the more than four million invoices it processes annually. Furthermore, the rate of “no-touch” invoice processing—where documents are handled entirely by automation without human intervention—has soared to over 70%. These metrics translate directly into faster payments for carriers and lower operational overhead for brokers.

Redefining Trust and Efficiency in Payments

For an industry where cash flow is king and trust is paramount, the ability to process documents quickly and accurately is a game-changer. Peruse's technology is not just about efficiency; it's a powerful tool for fraud prevention. By automatically verifying documents and flagging anomalies, the AI strengthens the integrity of the entire payment chain.

The market for AI in logistics is booming, with some analysts projecting it to grow from around $15 billion in 2024 to over $300 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the urgent need to secure increasingly complex and digitized supply chains against sophisticated cyber threats. AI-powered fraud detection provides a critical layer of defense, moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive threat mitigation.

OTR Solutions has already deployed this capability within its flagship products. Peruse's document intelligence is the engine behind its Truly Instant Funding platform, which offers 24/7/365 funding to carriers, and the AI Document Audit feature within its Epay Manager solution for brokers. By embedding this advanced verification at the core of its services, the company is setting a new standard for speed and reliability in freight payments.

The Human-AI Synergy: Empowering the Workforce

While the rise of AI often sparks fears of job displacement, OTR Solutions frames the acquisition as a move to empower its workforce, not replace it. The company's philosophy centers on using automation to handle repetitive, time-consuming tasks, thereby freeing up human employees to focus on higher-value activities that require judgment, critical thinking, and relationship-building.

“Peruse’s capabilities have fundamentally changed how we audit, verify, and classify documents at scale, improving decision speed and strengthening trust across the platform,” explained Grace Maher, Chief Operating Officer of OTR Solutions. “It’s enabled our human capital to focus on exceptions, judgment, and relationships.”

This approach reflects a broader trend in the logistics industry toward human-AI collaboration. As AI systems take over routine data entry and verification, the roles of logistics professionals are evolving. Demand is shifting away from clerical tasks and toward positions that involve managing the AI, analyzing the data it provides, and handling the complex exceptions that still require a human touch. According to one industry analyst, the goal is not to eliminate jobs but to augment human capabilities, turning employees into more effective, data-driven decision-makers. This strategic shift requires a commitment to reskilling and training, ensuring the workforce can adapt and thrive alongside new technologies.

Looking ahead, OTR Solutions plans to leverage its newly acquired AI powerhouse to rapidly launch new automation solutions and enhance existing products. With this move, the company is not just acquiring a technology but is cementing its vision for a future where intelligent automation drives a more efficient, secure, and trusted transportation ecosystem.