Massive layoffs at Convoy due to refocus on profitability result in Atlanta office closure

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

In order to regain control of the company’s operational model and develop more profit, Convoy CEO and co-founder Dan Lewis has announced through a LinkedIn post that the company is thinning its labor force. Due in part to the layoffs, Convoy can no longer justify its Atlanta office and will be closing the space.

Convoy is a technology company that offers a digital freight network designed to connect shippers with carriers to move goods more efficiently and affordably. Convoy's platform uses machine learning algorithms to match shippers with carriers based on factors like capacity, location, and pricing preferences. Shippers can use the platform to quickly obtain quotes, schedule pickups, and track their shipments in real time. Carriers can use the platform to find loads, manage their schedules, and receive fast payment for their services.

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