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A delivery driver app is the mobile tool a driver uses to run a job from start to finish: accepting the delivery, navigating to the stop, and confirming proof with a photo or signature. The Curri Driver app is the part of the Curri experience most cu...
AI carrier negotiation is the process of a software agent sending, tracking, and closing delivery offers with several drivers or carriers at once, instead of working the phones one carrier at a time. Negotiator, one of Curri's Core Intelligence AI ag...
Some deliveries don't have an address to send them to. A new subdivision that isn't in any mapping database yet, a solar array at the end of three miles of dirt road, a laydown yard in the middle of an open field. You can still get materials there. C...
We’ve released a new feature that gives you more control over your driver network. This month’s update starts with a simple but powerful shift—putting you in charge of who’s behind the wheel....
Dispatchers don't need another dashboard to dig through. They need an answer, and sometimes they need the work done. Route Planner's new AI Coworker handles both. Ask it anything about your routes, drivers, or deliveries and get a direct answer. Hand...
In Q2 2026, Curri introduced four new features designed to help construction and industrial distributors book same-day deliveries faster, reduce manual entry, and maintain consistent delivery standards across every branch....
An AI dispatch copilot is software that handles driver-side delivery exceptions in real time, after the truck is already on the road, so dispatchers don't have to intervene on routine issues....
With Curri's Core Intelligence, distributors can book a same-day delivery by emailing [email protected] or texting 1-805-977-8903. Send your pickup location, drop-off address, and what needs to move. Curri sends back a full quote with pricing and a de...
As nice as it would be, not every delivery is the same. One box containing a phone charger headed to a nearby store is a fundamentally different logistics process than an oversized appliance being sent to a customer's home....
The moment in every supply chain when the driver leaves the warehouse used to be an operational blind spot. The dispatcher, the retailer, and the customer had to trust in the driver getting the job done, and any interruptions in the route were a myst...
Customer expectations have changed, and they aren’t going back. Same-day shipping is standard, not something to get a leg up on the competition. Retailers who can’t meet these benchmarks are losing ground, but tightening turnaround times presents cha...
Good software gets harder to use gradually. A new screen gets built to ship a feature. A component gets recreated because the original wasn't quite right. Every decision makes sense in the moment, but over time, the product starts to feel like it was...
If you’ve got a product that needs delivering, and you’ve got a van fleet to make it happen, you need a route planner. Otherwise, you could be leaving money on the table. We don’t need to tell you that customer expectations continue to rise. And busi...
If you manage a van fleet for a medium to enterprise business, we don’t need to tell you that technology is key. The right tech will boost fleet performance as margins tighten, saving the business seemingly endless overhead....
As customer delivery expectations continue to rise (ie, same-day service), most operations teams are reexamining how they manage their van fleet. Tight delivery windows, faster fulfillment, and a “deliver now” mentality are driving many retailers to ...
JANUARY 2026— Delivery logistics solution Curri wins Gartner’s “Best Ease of Use 2026” badge for its Route Planner feature. The product offers multiple ways to optimize deliveries, from simple drag-and-drop to intuitive AI. Curri serves many industri...
For large retailers, accessible last-mile delivery is no longer a “nice to have,” it’s a must to keep up with the competition. Customers expect flexible, fast shipments, whether it’s a TV, a bread maker, a sectional sofa, or building materials. And w...
In 2025, Curri introduced a powerful set of tools designed to help construction and industrial distributors deliver materials faster, manage routes with more confidence, and reduce slowdowns across every branch. Whether teams support multiple warehou...
If you’re a booker at a construction material distribution company, you’ve got a big job on your hands. From dedicated routes to LTL shipments to last-minute hotshots, everything needs to go out as expected to keep operations afloat....
Route planner software has come a long way in a short time, especially as artificial intelligence (AI) has boomed. So while many construction companies are onboarding and learning new route-planning software systems, new AI functionality is already r...
When your business's motto is “customer service first,” choosing delivery logistics software that truly meets your values can be daunting. For Tyler Boorn, Transportation Manager at Industrial Metal Supply (IMS), many conventional couriers just weren...
For any construction materials distributor, planning delivery routes is a big part of the job. Historically, it’s been a tedious, complex process in which delivery bookers have had to work around rigid conventional couriers. But thankfully, modern ro...
Be honest. Is your distribution team doing delivery logistics the outdated, inefficient way? We’re talking emails, phone calls, and the old-fashioned pencil-and-paper method. If that’s the case, or partially the case, it’s time for an upgrade....
Whether you’re a small farm or an enterprise construction company, workers of all types rely on Caterpillar machinery day in and day out. For Michael Livezey, at Holt Cat Texas, that means routine parts deliveries to regular customers, and shipments ...
With any new construction project, electrical component installation is critical, whether it’s a simple switch or a high-efficiency generator. For Matt Andreozzi at Electric Wholesalers (EW), this means smoothing out supply chain operations to ensure...
Now more than ever, distributor delivery logistics in the construction industry are complex. Demand is peaking, and project turnaround times are tight, which means teams need to deliver materials efficiently and reliably to retain their clients....
At Standard Electric Supply Co., providing exceptional customer service is a must. They’re a fast-growing and innovative distributor of electrical and automation products that helps businesses streamline their operational costs and scale. It’s a high...
In Southern California’s fast-paced construction market, the pressure is always on. Keenan Supply, a Hajoca-owned plumbing distributor in San Diego, knows this all too well. Contractors expect same-day materials to keep projects moving, whether that ...
As a supplier or builder in the trades, no two clients or projects are alike. Construction demand, timelines, materials required, you name it, it’s different for everyone. That’s why, now more than ever, construction delivery logistics need to be agi...
At Greentech Renewables in Orange County, mornings start before most people’s alarms. By six a.m., crews are already loading pallets of solar panels, racking, and batteries onto trucks bound for neighborhoods across Los Angeles and Southern Californi...
If you run a fully remote B2C business, the logistics planning around delivering your products to consumers can be a nightmare. With conventional couriers, you get no visibility into the delivery status and often no confirmation that the delivery arr...
For distributors, seasonal peaks can be both a blessing and a curse. While these periods bring increased revenue opportunities, they also present significant operational challenges that can strain your resources and impact customer satisfaction. Whet...
If you're in the business of getting things from Point A to Point B, you know that route optimization isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential. Time, fuel, and customer satisfaction are all on the line. Whether you're moving construction materials, H...
If your business handles frequent deliveries, you’ve probably wondered if there’s a better way to manage it all. Is a virtual fleet the answer?...
Last mile carrier tracking essentially acts as the final check in a relay race to customer satisfaction. Remember President Harry Truman's sign, "The Buck Stops Here"? It's the same deal with last-mile delivery. This is where carriers either make goo...
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Aqua-Flo Supply, a landscape irrigation supply house, specializes in selling irrigation components to contractors, government agencies, and homeowners. With a fleet of trucks delivering bulky and large-scale materials to job sites, they needed a reli...
Crowdsourced delivery has emerged as a possible solution for businesses seeking faster and more flexible shipping options. It brings agility to deliveries, offering same-day and even on-demand services that align with today's fast-paced market....
Is your business having trouble with deliveries? Are packages arriving late or getting lost? These issues can be tough to handle and hurt your business....
In the competitive distribution landscape, especially within the construction and industrial sectors, operational efficiency and speed are not just advantageous—they're essential. Technological advancements can significantly benefit the journey from ...
You can't control prices at the pump; we get it. But there are other ways to reduce fleet costs. When you're running a fleet, every mile counts, whether it's a handful of vans or hundreds of trucks....
What is first mile delivery? Why does it matter in the logistics chain, and how does it differ from last mile delivery?...