Project44 Honors 3,745 Carriers in 2026 Preferred Program, Highlighting Data-Driven Logistics

Event summary

  • Project44 recognized 3,745 carriers across 52 countries in its 2026 Preferred Carrier Program, the largest class in the program's six-year history.
  • Selection criteria include shipment volume, data availability, and data quality, measured by consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of deliveries.
  • The program highlights carriers like Ocean Network Express (ONE), Girteka Group, and Werner for their deep operational integration with project44's platform.
  • Preferred Carrier status signals to shippers and logistics service providers that a carrier is ready for autonomous supply chain execution.
  • The 2026 class includes carriers from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The big picture

Project44's 2026 Preferred Carrier Program underscores the growing importance of data-driven logistics in the modern supply chain. The recognition of carriers across multiple modes and markets highlights the strategic shift towards autonomous execution, driven by the need for real-time visibility and consistent data quality. This trend is further amplified by recent legal decisions that emphasize the accountability of carrier selection, positioning project44's platform as a critical tool for shippers and logistics service providers.

What we're watching

Data Integration
How the depth of carrier integration with project44's platform will affect the pace of autonomous supply chain execution.
Regulatory Compliance
Whether the recent Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport will accelerate the adoption of data-backed carrier credentials.
Market Differentiation
The extent to which Preferred Carrier status will become a key differentiator for shippers and logistics service providers in carrier selection.