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09/16/2026

SMC³ Advances RateWare® XL with Modern Authentication and Faster-Than-Ever LTL Rating

Enhanced RateWare XL delivers OAuth 2.0 authentication, performance improvements of up to 40% and the accurate LTL rating customers rely on

Atlanta, GA, September 16, 2026 – SMC³ announced a significant enhancement to RateWare® XL, its industry-trusted LTL rating solution. The latest innovation introduces OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication and performance improvements of up to 40%, delivering the fastest RateWare XL rating experience yet while preserving the accuracy, carrier pricing content, and workflow integration capabilities customers rely on.

As transportation organizations modernize their technology ecosystems, secure connectivity and rapid access to LTL rating intelligence have become increasingly important. Modern authentication supports evolving security requirements while preserving the RateWare XL experience customers know and trust.

RateWare XL delivers accurate LTL rating powered by up-to-date carrier pricing data and CzarLite®. Through high–performance APIs, shippers, carriers, logistics service providers, and technology providers can integrate directly into TMS, ERP, WMS, and other logistics platforms.

Designed to support growing transaction volumes and operational demands, RateWare XL helps organizations access the rating information they need for transportation planning, quoting, and audit.

"This enhancement reflects SMC³'s ongoing investment in providing the trusted LTL rating data our customers depend on, now with modern authentication capabilities and our fastest RateWare XL performance to date. Customers who adopt the latest RateWare XL release will be able to take advantage of these new capabilities while continuing to rely on the rating foundation they trust," said Brian Thompson, chief commercial officer at SMC³.

Organizations using RateWare XL can benefit from:

  • OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication
  • Performance improvements of up to 40%
  • Accurate LTL rating powered by carrier pricing data and CzarLite®
  • High-Performance API integration with TMS, ERP, WMS and logistics platforms
  • Enterprise scalability for high-volume environments

“RateWare XL is foundational to many SMC³ solutions and to the day-to-day operations of organizations across the LTL industry. Shippers, carriers and 3PLs depend on the accuracy, reliability and availability of RateWare XL to support critical business processes. That responsibility continues to drive our innovation as we evolve the platform to meet the changing needs of the market,” said David Knight, Senior VP, Technology & Product Development at SMC³.

About SMC³

With its range of transportation technology solutions that integrate seamlessly into current business systems, SMC³ supports customers as they grow, whether they’re dealing with 10 or 10,000 freight movements per day. Shippers and 3PLs use SMC³’s peerless solutions to optimize their freight spend, achieve unrivaled shipment visibility and streamline their transportation planning, saving time and money on their supply chain requirements throughout North America.

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