01/22/2026

A3 Freight Payment Becomes One of the Largest Freight Audit & Payment Providers to Earn SMC³’s CLTL Certification

Atlanta, GA — A3 Freight Payment (A3), a leading provider of freight audit, payment, and transportation spend management solutions, proudly announces that it has earned the Certified in Less-than-Truckload (CLTL) credential through SMC³’s LTL Online Education program. With this achievement, A3 Freight Payment became one of the largest freight audit and payment provider to earn the CLTL certification to date.

The CLTL designation is the only formal certification for less-than-truckload (LTL) expertise in North America, setting a recognized industry benchmark for knowledge across LTL operations, pricing, regulations, and analytics. A3’s certification reflects its long-standing dedication to audit accuracy, deep carrier knowledge, and the delivery of data-driven insights that help shippers better manage transportation spend.

SMC³’s LTL Online Education program offers a comprehensive learning experience, including on-demand coursework, live seminars, and a rigorous certification exam. A3 team members completed the full LTL curriculum and successfully passed the CLTL exam, validating their ability to apply best practices in real-world LTL shipping and audit scenarios.

“This certification reinforces what our clients already expect from A3–deep audit expertise, strong carrier knowledge, and an uncompromising commitment to accuracy,” said Chad Pumphrey, VP of Rating Architecture at A3 Freight Payment. “Earning the CLTL designation at our scale demonstrates how seriously we invest in our people and our partnership with SMC³ to deliver advanced, insight-driven spend management.”

A3’s integration and ongoing collaboration with SMC³ further strengthen its ability to deliver advanced transportation spend management solutions. By combining certified LTL expertise with powerful analytics, benchmarking, and business intelligence, A3 helps organizations move beyond traditional freight audit toward more strategic, informed decision-making.

SMC³’s LTL Online Education program uses a hybrid learning model that blends on-demand courses, classroom-style instruction, and live weekly seminars led by industry experts. The program equips logistics professionals with practical skills and up-to-date knowledge to navigate the evolving LTL landscape.

“SMC³’s LTL Online Education program empowers logistics professionals to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry,” said Brian Thompson, Chief Commercial Officer at SMC³.

“Through flexible learning and expert-led instruction, participants gain the confidence and expertise needed to meet today’s transportation challenges.”

This milestone underscores A3 Freight Payment’s continued focus on excellence in freight audit, strong industry partnerships, and the delivery of measurable value through smarter transportation spend management.

About A3 Freight Payment

A3 Freight Payment specializes in tailored transportation spend management, uniting robust freight payment services with advanced analytics and BI tools to optimize supply chain efficiency. Earning the CLTL certification reflects A3’s dedication to elevating professional proficiency and delivering exceptional value to clients.

About SMC³

With a range of transportation technology solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing business systems, SMC³ supports customers as they grow, whether they handle 10 or 10,000 freight movements per day. Carriers, shippers, and 3PLs use SMC³’s peerless solutions to optimize freight spend, achieve unrivaled shipment visibility, and streamline transportation planning with the goals of saving time and money across their North American supply chains.

Media Contact

Beth Malik
VP, Marketing

SMC³
Office: (770) 486-5823
bmalik@smc3.com