Semiannual recognition highlights carriers across North America, Europe and APAC delivering top-tier tracking performance

FourKites® the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation, released its global Premier Carrier List (PCL) for the first half of 2026, recognizing carriers across North America, Europe and APAC that have demonstrated superior tracking performance across all modes of transport.

The semiannual list distinguishes carriers who consistently give their shipper partners dependable, real-time visibility into shipments — visibility that translates into fewer manual check calls, reduced dwell time, and quicker response when disruptions occur.

"Shippers are making critical decisions off the data their carriers provide, so tracking quality isn't optional anymore — it's the foundation of the partnership. The carriers on this list have proven they can deliver that consistently, and it shows in how much their shipper relationships have grown as a result," said Priya Rajagopalan, President, Product, Technology and Operations at FourKites.

To qualify for Premier status, carriers are assessed twice a year against a common set of tracking benchmarks, including load coverage, connectivity and consistency of real-time updates, across every shipment they move on FourKites' network spanning ocean, road, rail, air, parcel and LTL. The list also flags carriers registered in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay® program, giving shippers visibility into sustainability credentials alongside tracking performance.

That sustainability signal is showing up more often among top performers: SmartWay partner adoption among Premier Carriers climbed from 19.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 27.0% in the first quarter of 2026, a 7.4 percentage point increase.

"This recognition from FourKites is a direct reflection of the technology investments and operational rigor we've prioritized across our network. Visibility isn't a checkbox for us—it's core to how we build trust with shippers and keep freight moving smoothly. We're proud to be recognized among the industry's top performers," said Connor Jumps, Senior Director of Sales, Ryan Transportation.

The full Premier Carrier List is available at fourkites.ai/premier-carriers. Users can filter by carrier capabilities, transportation modes and serviced geographies.

About FourKites

FourKites, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites Intelligent Control Tower^TM breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600-plus global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration. For more information, visit www.fourkites.ai.

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Visibility isn't a checkbox for us—it's core to how we build trust with shippers and keep freight moving smoothly.