OptaHaul

02/09/2026

Dairy transport networks don't stand still.

Volumes change. Farms change. Plants change. Haulier arrangements change. Costs change.

But how often do we step back and challenge whether the transport operation itself is still as efficient as it could be?

On September 24th, we're hosting a 30-minute webinar:

5 Areas Every Dairy Transport Operation Should Be Reviewing

We'll look at milk collection networks, transport costs, plant intake, performance data and continuous optimisation.

September 24 | 3pm IST / 10am ET / 9am CT

Register: https://optahaul-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/5areas

26/08/2026

**Services Spotlight: Managed Optimisation**

Some dairy organisations want to run optimisation themselves. Others would prefer us to do more of the work.

With Managed Optimisation, our dairy transportation specialists use the OptaHaul platform to regularly analyse and optimise your milk collection plans.

This can include regular route optimisation, seasonal planning, scenario modelling, network changes and other complex planning requirements.

It can be used as an ongoing service or to provide additional support at particularly busy or complex times of the year.

You retain full control of your operation and the decisions that matter, while our team provides the optimisation analysis and recommendations.

Find out more about our services:

https://optahaul.com/services/

20/08/2026

**Services Spotlight: Historical Route & Performance Review**

Do you understand how your milk collection network has performed over time?

For many dairy organisations, the data is there - but it may be spread across legacy systems, spreadsheets, route files or even paper manifests.

Our Historical Route & Performance Review brings that information together to reconstruct historical milk collection routes and create a clear picture of actual network performance.

From there, we can analyse route efficiency, mileage and tanker utilisation, and compare what actually happened against optimised alternatives.

It's a practical way to turn existing transportation records into useful insight, and identify opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to see.

Find out more about our services:

https://optahaul.com/services/

12/08/2026

**Services Spotlight: Milk Collection Network Review**

Milk collection networks don't stand still.

Producer volumes change, farms enter or leave the network, plant requirements change and hauler responsibilities evolve.

Over time, all of these changes can mean a collection network that was once efficient no longer looks quite as efficient today.

Our Milk Collection Network Review takes a fresh look at the current operation, using actual operational data and the OptaHaul platform to compare existing performance against optimised alternatives.

This can help identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary mileage, improve tanker utilisation and support wider strategic initiatives such as milk valorisation, targeted production and composition-based milk allocation.

Find out more about our services:

https://optahaul.com/services/

05/08/2026

Can your dairy plant receive more milk without investing in additional infrastructure?

When transportation efficiency is discussed, the focus is often on what happens before a tanker reaches the plant.

But what happens after it arrives can have just as much impact.

Receiving constraints, unloading times, tanker arrival patterns and queueing can all reduce the efficiency of the wider transportation network.

Our Plant Intake & Capacity Review combines specialist dairy transportation expertise with the OptaHaul platform intelligence to analyse receiving operations, identify bottlenecks and assess practical receiving capacity.

The review helps dairy organisations to:

Understand where delays are occurring
Improve coordination between transportation and plant operations
Assess practical receiving capacity
Support future production growth with confidence

Learn more about our technology-enabled services:
https://optahaul.com/services

30/07/2026

What's really driving your milk haulage costs?

When transportation costs increase, the first assumption is often that fuel prices or labour are to blame.

In our experience, the biggest opportunities can lie elsewhere.

Are hauler rate structures still aligned with today's network?
Have producer movements changed over time?
Are plants receiving milk from the most appropriate locations?
Is operational complexity adding unnecessary cost?

A Transportation Cost Review brings these factors together using operational data and the OptaHaul platform, helping dairy organisations understand not just what they spend, but why.

Learn more about our Transportation Cost Review and other technology-enabled services:

https://optahaul.com/services/

23/07/2026

Did you know?

Most people know OptaHaul for our industry leading dairy transportation optimisation software.

But did you know we also provide a range of services to help dairy organisations tackle complex transportation challenges?

From milk collection network reviews and transportation cost analysis to plant intake capacity assessments, our services combine specialist dairy transportation expertise with the OptaHaul platform to deliver practical, data-driven insights.

Learn more:
https://optahaul.com/services/

15/07/2026

Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions are falling. That's good news.

But according to the EPA, they're not falling fast enough to hit our 2030 climate targets.

Milk transportation is one area where dairy cooperatives can make measurable improvements now.

Because milk collection is often outsourced, transport efficiency is too often treated as the haulier's problem.

It isn't.

Co-ops design the collection network. They decide where milk goes. They're best placed to cut unnecessary kilometres, fuel and emissions.

The most progressive Irish co-ops already get this. Dairygold, Dale Farm and Bandon Co-op are investing in technology to make their milk collection smarter and more sustainable.

Milk haulage alone won't solve dairy's emissions challenge.

But if we're serious about sustainability, it shouldn't be overlooked just because someone else is driving the truck.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its provisional greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland for 2025.

07/07/2026

The US dairy industry moves millions of loads every year. Small inefficiencies, repeated at that scale, can quickly become significant transportation costs.

Yet much of the software used to manage scheduling and dispatch still relies heavily on manual decision-making.

We believe dairy transportation teams should expect more.

Our latest article looks at why scheduling and dispatch needs a more modern, optimization-led approach.

https://optahaul.com/why-north-american-dairy-needs-a-new-approach-to-scheduling-dispatch

Why dairy transportation teams should expect more from modern scheduling and dispatch software.

01/07/2026

Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian customers and partners! 🇨🇦