Commodities
International Steel Fabrication Runs Freight with Wilson
ISFAB Overview
International Steel Fabrication (ISFAB), a leader in structural and architectural steel solutions, is redefining its approach to freight. With Wilson as their only logistics coordinator, ISFAB has moved away from traditional staffing and manual processes, shifting 100% of freight management to Wilson and Cartage's platform.
ISFAB’s Challenge
No internal logistics staff—logistics was a bottleneck for operations
Reliance on brokers added cost and slowed shipments
Need for direct carrier relationships, better rate control, and improved shipment visibility
A goal to stay lean while growing capacity and throughput
How Wilson Was Implemented at ISFAB
Wilson was onboarded as ISFAB’s entire freight department, managing every step of the logistics process:
Quoting, booking, and tracking all shipments directly with carriers—no brokers, no middlemen
Proactively choosing the best carriers for each load, ensuring cost, reliability, and service fit
Handling all logistics communication via email, just like a real team member
Surfacing daily shipment statuses, exceptions, and cost reports for ISFAB leadership
Why ISFAB Chose Wilson
ISFAB wanted to stay agile as they grew. Wilson offered a way to fully automate freight, gain transparency, and keep the team focused on project delivery—without ever hiring for logistics or investing in clunky tools.
"I was skeptical about using AI for freight, but Wilson changed my mind. He handles quoting, booking, and carrier coordination—saving time and cutting costs while letting me focus on growing the business. Wilson is the logistics team I never knew I needed."
Mitch Philpott · President
ISFAB Results
Outcome | In Progress Result |
---|---|
Logistics staffing | 0—Wilson is the only coordinator |
Carrier relationships | 100% carrier-direct, no brokers |
Shipment visibility | Automated, daily reporting |
Operational agility | Scalable logistics with no workflow changes |
ISFAB Conclusion
ISFAB’s decision to make Wilson their full logistics solution has unlocked greater control, cost savings, and a model for lean, AI-driven growth in the steel fabrication industry.