Founded in 1977, Daylight has been an innovator in expedited LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping, cutting coast-to-coast transit times from 7–15 days down to 2–3 days. As one of the nation’s leading carriers, the company sought to modernize its operations and create scalable systems to support future growth.
The Challenge
Daylight’s operations relied on outdated systems and manual processes across multiple departments:
- Inbound Planning: Required up to 8 hours of manual work.
- Outbound Planning: Depended on inefficient manual coordination, causing delays.
- Dispatch Operations: Relied on a third-party application with no integration to existing systems.
- Linehaul & Dock Operations: Used physical tools with no real-time communication.
- User Experience: Interfaces across systems were clunky, reducing adoption and productivity.
The Solution
Valere designed and implemented APEX, a unified application spanning inbound and outbound planning, dispatch, linehaul, and dock automation. Key elements included:
- Unified Design System: Built with Material UI (MUI) and custom components for consistent UX across platforms.
- Modernized Workflows: Replaced physical tools with digital interfaces, real-time tracking, and interactive planning views (Map, Tile, List).
- Agile Development: Used Figma prototypes and iterative sprints for alignment with real-world operations.
- White-Label Capability: Created a scalable version for licensing to other logistics companies.
KPIs & Metrics
- Reduced inbound planning time from 8 hours to 4 hours (50% improvement)
- Decreased dispatch errors with real-time syncing and advanced planning tools
- Improved user adoption across all workstreams through a unified design system
Impact
The APEX platform improved operational reliability, scalability, and efficiency, while generating additional revenue opportunities through licensing. Daylight’s teams gained actionable insights and tools to support nearly 50 years of industry leadership.
