CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — REPOWR is launching TOP (Trailer Optimization Platform), a new capacity planning and repositioning automation solution designed to solve one of freight’s most persistent blind spots: how trailers are actually positioned, moved and utilized across a live network.
“There are a hundred square miles of idle trailers on any given day – not because fleets don’t care, but because trailer operations have never had a system built for execution,” said Chris Hines, CEO of REPOWR. “TOP is designed to change that. It lets operators set their strategy and then automatically execute it across their network without daily manual intervention.”
According to REPOWR, while fleets have invested heavily in truck, load and routing optimization, trailer operations have remained largely manual, managed through spreadsheets, static dashboards and reactive moves. TOP changes that by connecting strategic planning directly to automated repositioning execution.
Built With Operators, Proven in Live Networks
TOP was developed in close collaboration with industry partners and piloted across trailer networks of every size, incorporating real-world constraints, volumes,and market dynamics. The platform was shaped by how trailer teams actually work, not by theoretical planning models. During pilot deployments, TOP has helped partners improve visibility, reduce manual repositioning effort and make trailer positioning more intentional and profitable, according to REPOWR.
“The TOP platform has been an incredibly valuable tool for our team. It has streamlined trailer repositioning and significantly reduced our manual workload,” said Ryan Bowman, vice president of Bowman Leasing. “We look forward to continuing to use TOP to keep our trailer pools balanced and operating efficiently. We’re excited to grow alongside the platform and REPOWR.”
From Strategy to Automated Repositioning
“Unlike traditional planning tools that stop at analysis, TOP closes the loop – turning targets into action,” REPOWR said.
Operators use TOP to:
- Visualize trailer supply and demand across markets and lanes.
- Set utilization targets and market-specific thresholds.
- Automatically generate repositioning opportunities for revenue.
- Execute moves seamlessly through REPOWR’s marketplace, from reservation to payment.
“Once targets are set, TOP continuously monitors fleet status and executes against those parameters, eliminating the need for daily updates, manual listings or reactive trailer moves,” REPOWR said.
Value Across the Network
“TOP delivers value across the freight ecosystem,” REPOWR said.
- For Operators: Higher utilization, increased reservation revenue, and significantly less manual work to reposition trailers.
- For the Marketplace: More trailers positioned where demand exists, driving higher reservation volume and turning cost centers into revenue.
- For the Industry: Better trailer availability and utilization, improving network-level capacity efficiency.
For more information about TOP or to express interest in pilot participation, click here or contact [email protected].
Dana Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in multiple newspapers, books and magazines across the globe. She is currently based in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
