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Qued Partners with ABCO Transportation to Automate 85% of Appointment Scheduling Across Its Refrigerated Truckload Network

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Eight months after go-live, the Ocala, Fla.-based temperature-controlled carrier schedules the vast majority of appointments on 650–750 weekly loads automatically — and missed PO numbers have disappeared.

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Qued, a leader in developing sophisticated, automated appointment scheduling solutions for supply chain and logistics companies, today announced a strategic partnership with ABCO Transportation, Inc., a temperature-controlled truckload carrier headquartered in Ocala, Florida. ABCO went live on Qued’s Smart Appointments platform in November 2025, and the platform now automates approximately 85 percent of appointment scheduling across the carrier’s 650 to 750 weekly loads.

“Time saved, efficiency, accuracy — and no more missed POs,” added Heather Ezzine, ABCO’s Customer Service Manager. “When we hit bumps early on, we told them, they truly listened, and they fixed it. On customer service, they get an A.”

The numbers behind the announcement:

Approximately 85% of appointment scheduling automated within eight months of go-live650–750 loads per week running through the automated scheduling processMissed purchase-order numbers — once a recurring source of rework — eliminated

Before Qued, ABCO scheduled every appointment manually: some customers by phone, some by email, some through web portals, all guided by shared documents, TMS notes, and the team’s hard-won knowledge of what each receiving location requires. Meanwhile, customer expectations kept tightening. A load tendered today is expected to be appointed today — even if it doesn’t pick up for two weeks.

ABCO is a deliberate technology buyer — the company trials one tool at a time, audits it, and only then moves to the next. True to form, ABCO and Qued spent the first months of the partnership defining scheduling rules customer by customer and location by location. That rule-by-rule rigor is what turned automation into accuracy: missed PO numbers are gone, ABCO’s after-hours team now handles appointment processing through a centralized workflow rather than multiple customer portals, and the appointments desk runs day-to-day through a single dedicated scheduler whose role is steadily shifting from booking appointments to auditing them.

Qued’s platform uses machine learning to find the best appointment slots in real time based on ETAs, facility capacity, historical performance, and the specific requirements of each location. It connects directly to the transportation management system a carrier already runs, and it works on every channel a facility can require: web portals, email, and AI-powered voice calls.

“ABCO is exactly the kind of operator we love building for: deliberate about technology, rigorous about accuracy, and honest about what it takes to get automation right,” said Tom Curee, President of Qued. “You earn a customer like this rule by rule. That discipline — theirs and ours — is why 85 percent of their appointments now book themselves.”

“We’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and make sure our accuracy is on point, and Qued fit the bill,” said Shannon Bissell, Director of Operations at ABCO Transportation. “Qued has brought efficiency to the appointment scheduling process, and they’ve proven that when there is a need, they will rise to the occasion and do their best to find solutions collaboratively.”

“Time saved, efficiency, accuracy — and no more missed POs,” added Heather Ezzine, ABCO’s Customer Service Manager. “When we hit bumps early on, we told them, they truly listened, and they fixed it. On customer service, they get an A.”

ABCO joins a growing roster of asset-based carriers running on Qued, from family fleets to some of the largest carriers in North America.

About Qued:

Qued is a cloud-based, AI-powered smart workflow automation platform transforming load appointment scheduling for brokers, 3PLs, and carriers. By automating the scheduling process, Qued eliminates manual work, simplifies multi-stop load appointments, and ensures seamless coordination across the supply chain, improving both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.qued.com or contact us at contact.us@qued.com.

About ABCO Transportation:

ABCO Transportation, Inc. is a temperature-controlled truckload carrier headquartered in Ocala, Florida, specializing in refrigerated and time-sensitive freight for more than three decades [CONFIRM]. Known for treating drivers like family — including exclusive employee vacation resorts — ABCO moves temperature-controlled freight nationwide. For more information, visit shipabco.com and driveabco.com.

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ePayPolicy Makes Inc. 5000 List for 5th Year in a Row

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The company ranked no. 2267 on the annual list, while also surpassing 12,000 active customers on their insurance payments platform.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. today announced that ePayPolicy is No. 2267 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most well-known ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

This was ePayPolicy’s 5th time to apply, and 5th time in a row to earn a spot on the list. The company also recently surpassed 12,000 insurance customers on their payments network.

“We’ve looked forward to the Inc. 5000 awards these last 5 years because they bring attention to the team’s hard work, and are like mile markers for our growth,” said ePayPolicy CEO Mark Engels. “And while we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, we’re even more excited about what we still have in front of us.”

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

ePayPolicy’s platform is built solely for the insurance industry, serving carriers, MGAs, premium finance companies and agencies. What began with a mission to make online ACH and credit card payments more accessible for the industry over 10 years ago has expanded to a collection of AR/AP tools designed to make sending and receiving payments a seamless experience, across the connected insurance payments network. Recent feature announcements, such as Finance Connect and Network Payables, enhance the connectivity, speed and security of payments across the insurance payments network.

About ePayPolicy
ePayPolicy offers easier payment tools, built just for insurance. ePayPolicy’s products bring insurance payments up to speed for agencies, carriers, MGAs and premium finance companies, with secure online payment pages, automated check processing, payables reconciliation and more. Over 12,000 insurance companies trust ePayPolicy and their expert, live support team to handle their payments every day.
Learn more: ePayPolicy.com

Inc. 5000 Award Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

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CodeMettle Awarded First Option Year on Five-Year Army Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract Awards

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CodeMettle’s INB2 software enables automated command and control for the Army’s next-generation edge network orchestration solution.

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CodeMettle has been awarded the first Option Year on its five-year Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract awarded in 2025 to deliver ConOptic commercial product software licenses and post-deployment support services for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Network Operations Battalion and Below (INB2), Command and Control Network Optimized for Warfighting (C2NOW), and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) programs. The award reinforces CodeMettle’s expanding role in enabling unified, resilient, and modernized tactical networks across the Department of Defense (DoD). With a ceiling value of $45.2 million, the IDIQ establishes long-term software license procurement and technical support flexibility under these programs and across the Army.

Under the direction of the Capability Program Executive Command and Control  Information Network (CPE C2IN) and Project Manager Command and Control Data/Artificial Intelligence (PM C2 Data/AI), the contract provides the foundation for fielding, training, software support, cybersecurity, engineering, and advanced troubleshooting to thousands of existing and new ConOptic users Army-wide.

CodeMettle’s ConOptic software platform and INB2 solution is a critical enabler of next-generation radio management and edge network orchestration, capabilities that are central to the Army’s Tactical Network Operations (TNO) strategy and crucial for maintaining advantage in disconnected, degraded, and contested environments. This contract includes the ongoing delivery of software licenses to support satellite communication operations, radio and waveform integration, and distributed network visualization and management.

“Our capabilities unify and simplify the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network from the edge to the enterprise,” said Richard Graham, CEO at CodeMettle. “Regardless of the environment, we deliver scalable and intuitive software that empowers the warfighter with decision advantages at the edge through real-time network management and control as well as enhanced situational awareness.”

About CodeMettle

CodeMettle develops scalable commercial software for defense, government, and commercial organizations. Its products address complex data integration, network operations, and process-management challenges in demanding operational environments.

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Executive Presence Recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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DENVER, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inc., the media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, announced that Executive Presence has earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, an annual prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., released today, showcasing the best of the best in entrepreneurial business. Ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, the Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies. This marks a significant milestone for Executive Presence, a diverse team of ex-consultants, writers, and media strategists who specialize in replacing corporate white noise with meaningful ideas that spark conversations.

With an overall national ranking of 1451 and one of 110 companies recognized this year that were started in 2022, Executive Presence joins an elite group of businesses that have demonstrated not only impressive revenue growth but also agility and resilience in an ever-changing environment.

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s relentless drive and our ability to adapt and iterate,” said Justin M. Nassiri, Founder and CEO of Executive Presence. “Everything we do is about learning and responding, like a heat seeking missile. For our clients, we see what content works so we can create more of it. For LinkedIn, we see what works as a platform so we can take advantage of that. So, iteration is really important.”

According to Inc.com, The 2026 Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Together, this year’s honorees generated more than $385 billion in 2025 revenue, created 627,208 jobs in the past three years, and posted over $200 billion in revenue growth since 2022—underscoring the vital role that entrepreneurial businesses play in driving the U.S. economy.

“We’ve challenged ourselves this year to grow not just in numbers, but by being intentional about who we work with,” says Nassiri. “We’ve become better at working with the right type of leaders and organizations by selecting those who have a differentiated viewpoint and something to say publicly. Being named to the Inc. 5000 is a powerful affirmation of the dedication our team brings every day and the meaningful relationships we’ve built with our clients and partners. I’m proud that what started as a hyper niche focus – executive thought leadership on LinkedIn -has expanded into something that every company sees the value in. This is no longer an exploration or a bet – this has become table stakes for companies.”

Complete results of the 2026 Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a searchable database, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000

About Executive Presence
Executive Presence is a strategic communications firm composed of former consultants, writers, and media strategists who specialize in turning leaders into thought leaders. They take individuals within a company and use their point of view, their experience, and their network to amplify a company’s message. Executive Presence replaces conventional corporate white noise with compelling, conversation-starters designed to elevate executive brands and amplify corporate messaging. Utilizing LinkedIn as its primary medium, Executive Presence partners with leaders to turn their core insights into authentic industry influence. For more information, please visit https://executivepresence.io/

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