How to choose an AI consultant that actually knows logistics
This page is for logistics and transportation operators who need an AI Deep Dive, not a generic sales pitch.
You run a logistics or transportation company. You know AI could cut fuel costs, predict breakdowns, or optimize loads. But every consultant you meet talks in circles. They promise the future without ever looking at your actual trucks, drivers, or dispatch system. It's hard to know who can really help.
Most AI consultants sell the same playbook to every industry. But logistics has unique challenges: tight margins, real-time routing, driver safety, and complex supply chains. A consultant who doesn't audit your actual operations—your TMS, your fleet data, your dispatch process—is just guessing. If they can't point to specific fixes for your trucking or warehouse setup, they're not the right fit.
A real AI evaluation for a logistics business shouldn't drag on for months. A focused deep dive can take two to three days. It should include a review of your website, software, and workflows, plus a written plan with action items. Flat fees are safer than hourly billing. Expect to pay around $1,500 for a solid audit that delivers a clear roadmap, not just a report.
This week, ask any AI consultant for a fixed-price deep dive. If they push hourly rates or a long-term contract, walk away. Look for someone who can both plan and implement. Scott Gerke offers an AI Deep Dive for logistics and transportation companies: a full teardown in a few days, a written plan, and fixes shipped or quoted along the way. No fluff, just a clear path forward.
Once you have a solid AI plan, you'll know exactly where to invest. Your team will have a step-by-step guide to reduce costs, improve routing, or automate dispatch. No more guessing. Just a clear, practical system that fits your logistics business.
What our customers say
"Scott went above and beyond anything we ever could’ve expected. He didn’t just teach our team to use Claude. He opened our eyes to a whole new way of working. He pulled our entire business together, rebuilt our sales process from the ground up, helped us get payroll organized, and got us ready to launch our new sales team. The real difference for us has been Scott. We are going to keep working with him long-term."
"Working with Scott has been amazing! His ability to ingest information, understand it, and then help you understand it is second to none. His work ethic is unlike any I've seen. Scott's forward-thinking mindset is incredibly refreshing and helpful. If you want your website to be found more easily, do yourself a favor and talk to Scott and his team. But don't stop there. Scott has a wealth of knowledge that can help you in so many ways."
"Scott and team just finished a deep dive on our website and it was eye-opening. They found and implemented several key fixes, and actually explained them so we could understand. We've already hired them for another project."
Other things people with a Logistics & Transportation ask
how can ai help small businesses
Start from the pain, not the tool: where do hours leak, where do leads die, what do you retype every week. A deep dive maps your specific business to the handful of AI uses that pay for themselves in the first month.
how much does AI consulting cost
A flat-fee deep dive like FocusDude's $1,500 AI Deep Dive is a full teardown of your business. It gives you a written plan and fixes quoted or shipped. Compare that to hourly rates that can run $200+. You get a clear scope, not a mystery bill.