Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo
CEO of Talon Logistics
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo
CEO of Talon Logistics
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo
CEO of Talon Logistics
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo
CEO of Talon Logistics
How Talon Logistics Saves 7,150+ hours per year and Grows Sales Exponentially with PortPro’s Technology
How Talon Logistics Saves 7,150+ hours per year and Grows Sales Exponentially with PortPro’s Technology
How Talon Logistics Saves 7,150+ hours per year and Grows Sales Exponentially with PortPro’s Technology
How Talon Logistics Saves 7,150+ hours per year and Grows Sales Exponentially with PortPro’s Technology
How Talon Logistics Saves 7,150+ hours per year and Grows Sales Exponentially with PortPro’s Technology
Hear the challenges Talon Logistics faced with a legacy system that stopped working for them. Manny’s revenue went from $2.5 million when he purchased the business in 2020 to $25 million in 2024. Talon Logistics credits its increased efficiency using PortPro’s technology to its profitability and expansion from one California port to eleven U.S. ports today.
Hear the challenges Talon Logistics faced with a legacy system that stopped working for them. Manny’s revenue went from $2.5 million when he purchased the business in 2020 to $25 million in 2024. Talon Logistics credits its increased efficiency using PortPro’s technology to its profitability and expansion from one California port to eleven U.S. ports today.
Hear the challenges Talon Logistics faced with a legacy system that stopped working for them. Manny’s revenue went from $2.5 million when he purchased the business in 2020 to $25 million in 2024. Talon Logistics credits its increased efficiency using PortPro’s technology to its profitability and expansion from one California port to eleven U.S. ports today.
Hear the challenges Talon Logistics faced with a legacy system that stopped working for them. Manny’s revenue went from $2.5 million when he purchased the business in 2020 to $25 million in 2024. Talon Logistics credits its increased efficiency using PortPro’s technology to its profitability and expansion from one California port to eleven U.S. ports today.
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Company Size (Drivers)
250+
Type Of Company
Asset and Brokerage Transportation Company
Location
Chino, California
Years in Business
11+
Company Size (Drivers)
250+
Type Of Company
Asset and Brokerage Transportation Company
Location
Chino, California
Years in Business
11+
Company Size (Drivers)
250+
Type Of Company
Asset and Brokerage Transportation Company
Location
Chino, California
Years in Business
11+
Executive Brief
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo is the epitome of the American Dream. Starting as a night dispatcher at Talon Logistics in 2013, Manny worked in almost every role for a decade and purchased the business in 2020 – becoming CEO. In just a few years, Manny has more than tripled Talon’s growth and subsequently created Talon Freight Solutions, a brokerage side to its drayage trucking business. Manny and his wife started ALC yards to store trucks, trailers, containers, and chassis - all depending on their customer needs. To date, they have 5 yards (18 acres), and Manny is excited for future expansion.
Executive Brief
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo is the epitome of the American Dream. Starting as a night dispatcher at Talon Logistics in 2013, Manny worked in almost every role for a decade and purchased the business in 2020 – becoming CEO. In just a few years, Manny has more than tripled Talon’s growth and subsequently created Talon Freight Solutions, a brokerage side to its drayage trucking business. Manny and his wife started ALC yards to store trucks, trailers, containers, and chassis - all depending on their customer needs. To date, they have 5 yards (18 acres), and Manny is excited for future expansion.
Executive Brief
Emmanuel (Manny) Carillo is the epitome of the American Dream. Starting as a night dispatcher at Talon Logistics in 2013, Manny worked in almost every role for a decade and purchased the business in 2020 – becoming CEO. In just a few years, Manny has more than tripled Talon’s growth and subsequently created Talon Freight Solutions, a brokerage side to its drayage trucking business. Manny and his wife started ALC yards to store trucks, trailers, containers, and chassis - all depending on their customer needs. To date, they have 5 yards (18 acres), and Manny is excited for future expansion.
You had a legacy system in place for many years. What changed?
The system worked while we were small and operating out of one port. As we grew, our needs changed, and having real-time visibility into our day-to-day operations was necessary. Also, we never felt fully valued like an important client, and our questions were often ignored. Anything that required a change to the old system was impossible. I was tired of hearing, “We’ll create a software feature request ticket and get back to you.” Ultimately, the system was not user-friendly, and my team resented having to work around the old system’s limitations constantly. We spent an inordinate amount of time on manual fixes to a rigid software user interface. The idea of having a digital system is to make our jobs easier. That wasn’t happening, and my people felt demoralized.
You had a legacy system in place for many years. What changed?
The system worked while we were small and operating out of one port. As we grew, our needs changed, and having real-time visibility into our day-to-day operations was necessary. Also, we never felt fully valued like an important client, and our questions were often ignored. Anything that required a change to the old system was impossible. I was tired of hearing, “We’ll create a software feature request ticket and get back to you.” Ultimately, the system was not user-friendly, and my team resented having to work around the old system’s limitations constantly. We spent an inordinate amount of time on manual fixes to a rigid software user interface. The idea of having a digital system is to make our jobs easier. That wasn’t happening, and my people felt demoralized.
You had a legacy system in place for many years. What changed?
The system worked while we were small and operating out of one port. As we grew, our needs changed, and having real-time visibility into our day-to-day operations was necessary. Also, we never felt fully valued like an important client, and our questions were often ignored. Anything that required a change to the old system was impossible. I was tired of hearing, “We’ll create a software feature request ticket and get back to you.” Ultimately, the system was not user-friendly, and my team resented having to work around the old system’s limitations constantly. We spent an inordinate amount of time on manual fixes to a rigid software user interface. The idea of having a digital system is to make our jobs easier. That wasn’t happening, and my people felt demoralized.
How did you find PortPro, and what was the onboarding process like?
I started looking for alternatives immediately when I took over as CEO. I kept hearing about PortPro, running into them at conferences, and being impressed with their leadership—all of them come from this industry.
Every time I interact with PortPro — whether to ask basic questions or request enhancements- I always feel like I am their most important customer. They treat me and my people like gold, and I love that I can finally have full visibility into both my trucking and brokerage business, especially with the AB 5 regulations.
PortPro thought of everything – automating each manual process, which my team loved. For the first time, I considered technology a great motivational tool. My people can finally eliminate the time-consuming, boring, error-ridden processes and focus on growing their areas.
The onboarding process was very easy. PortPro provided a great structure for training dispatchers and drivers using educational materials and videos. It also supports ongoing training as we expand our team.
You’ve said the results blew you away – can you share more about the savings you are seeing?
We’ve become so much more efficient as a result of PortPro’s tools.
How did you find PortPro, and what was the onboarding process like?
I started looking for alternatives immediately when I took over as CEO. I kept hearing about PortPro, running into them at conferences, and being impressed with their leadership—all of them come from this industry.
Every time I interact with PortPro — whether to ask basic questions or request enhancements- I always feel like I am their most important customer. They treat me and my people like gold, and I love that I can finally have full visibility into both my trucking and brokerage business, especially with the AB 5 regulations.
PortPro thought of everything – automating each manual process, which my team loved. For the first time, I considered technology a great motivational tool. My people can finally eliminate the time-consuming, boring, error-ridden processes and focus on growing their areas.
The onboarding process was very easy. PortPro provided a great structure for training dispatchers and drivers using educational materials and videos. It also supports ongoing training as we expand our team.
You’ve said the results blew you away – can you share more about the savings you are seeing?
We’ve become so much more efficient as a result of PortPro’s tools.
How did you find PortPro, and what was the onboarding process like?
I started looking for alternatives immediately when I took over as CEO. I kept hearing about PortPro, running into them at conferences, and being impressed with their leadership—all of them come from this industry.
Every time I interact with PortPro — whether to ask basic questions or request enhancements- I always feel like I am their most important customer. They treat me and my people like gold, and I love that I can finally have full visibility into both my trucking and brokerage business, especially with the AB 5 regulations.
PortPro thought of everything – automating each manual process, which my team loved. For the first time, I considered technology a great motivational tool. My people can finally eliminate the time-consuming, boring, error-ridden processes and focus on growing their areas.
The onboarding process was very easy. PortPro provided a great structure for training dispatchers and drivers using educational materials and videos. It also supports ongoing training as we expand our team.
You’ve said the results blew you away – can you share more about the savings you are seeing?
We’ve become so much more efficient as a result of PortPro’s tools.
Here’s where I get excited! All of the manual processes and clunky interfaces with our legacy system created extra time on each step of a load. Now that we have all the information automated, it’s helped reduce time spent using the system for our dispatchers and drivers,
In total, we’re saving over 7,150 hours each year —
Dispatchers save 6-8 hours per week. Multiply that by 13 dispatchers, and we’re saving 104 hours every week. You can calculate the savings based on their salary, but what you can’t measure is their relief.
Drivers report significant savings and less frustration in and out of the terminals. Now, it takes them 3 minutes to upload a round trip, and the entire process is automated. This saves them 37.5 hours per week, which turns out to be 1,950 hours saved each year from our drivers.
Another benefit, less tangible but equally important, is the improved relationship with our BCOs. Because we can now offer automated cost analysis via PortPro’s reporting, our BCOs get access to real-time data on their end, which helps them better plan and forecast with their production teams and warehouses. This makes them appreciate working with us even more and helps us retain and increase their business.
Here’s where I get excited! All of the manual processes and clunky interfaces with our legacy system created extra time on each step of a load. Now that we have all the information automated, it’s helped reduce time spent using the system for our dispatchers and drivers,
In total, we’re saving over 7,150 hours each year —
Dispatchers save 6-8 hours per week. Multiply that by 13 dispatchers, and we’re saving 104 hours every week. You can calculate the savings based on their salary, but what you can’t measure is their relief.
Drivers report significant savings and less frustration in and out of the terminals. Now, it takes them 3 minutes to upload a round trip, and the entire process is automated. This saves them 37.5 hours per week, which turns out to be 1,950 hours saved each year from our drivers.
Another benefit, less tangible but equally important, is the improved relationship with our BCOs. Because we can now offer automated cost analysis via PortPro’s reporting, our BCOs get access to real-time data on their end, which helps them better plan and forecast with their production teams and warehouses. This makes them appreciate working with us even more and helps us retain and increase their business.
Here’s where I get excited! All of the manual processes and clunky interfaces with our legacy system created extra time on each step of a load. Now that we have all the information automated, it’s helped reduce time spent using the system for our dispatchers and drivers,
In total, we’re saving over 7,150 hours each year —
Dispatchers save 6-8 hours per week. Multiply that by 13 dispatchers, and we’re saving 104 hours every week. You can calculate the savings based on their salary, but what you can’t measure is their relief.
Drivers report significant savings and less frustration in and out of the terminals. Now, it takes them 3 minutes to upload a round trip, and the entire process is automated. This saves them 37.5 hours per week, which turns out to be 1,950 hours saved each year from our drivers.
Another benefit, less tangible but equally important, is the improved relationship with our BCOs. Because we can now offer automated cost analysis via PortPro’s reporting, our BCOs get access to real-time data on their end, which helps them better plan and forecast with their production teams and warehouses. This makes them appreciate working with us even more and helps us retain and increase their business.
Manny’s 5 Favorite PortPro Features
Manny’s 5 Favorite PortPro Features
Manny’s 5 Favorite PortPro Features
#1 The customer portal and live share links give us real-time visibility on our loads with them, instant access to load documents and invoices, and better communication with instant messaging.
#2 Everything is automated and easy to use. We’re able to be less reactive and more proactive in planning our drivers’ schedules and routes. We’ve seen a reduction in per diem issues, and we no longer have to go to multiple sites to make an appointment — the system does that.
#3 PortPro’s driver mobile app requires fewer calls and text messages and saves time tracking down paperwork for both us and our drivers. As a result, our quality control has greatly improved — there’s less chance of human error with automated status updates, container tracking, and automated customer and driver pay rates.
#4 Our billing has also been simplified. The system generates invoices, and we’re getting them out faster and paying faster, which helps our cash flow.
#5 I love the customized reports I can now get using real-time data. We’re planning better and have the extra time to focus on growing the business and improving our service. It also makes us a better partner to our customers because we can provide them with essential data related to their loads.
#1 The customer portal and live share links give us real-time visibility on our loads with them, instant access to load documents and invoices, and better communication with instant messaging.
#2 Everything is automated and easy to use. We’re able to be less reactive and more proactive in planning our drivers’ schedules and routes. We’ve seen a reduction in per diem issues, and we no longer have to go to multiple sites to make an appointment — the system does that.
#3 PortPro’s driver mobile app requires fewer calls and text messages and saves time tracking down paperwork for both us and our drivers. As a result, our quality control has greatly improved — there’s less chance of human error with automated status updates, container tracking, and automated customer and driver pay rates.
#4 Our billing has also been simplified. The system generates invoices, and we’re getting them out faster and paying faster, which helps our cash flow.
#5 I love the customized reports I can now get using real-time data. We’re planning better and have the extra time to focus on growing the business and improving our service. It also makes us a better partner to our customers because we can provide them with essential data related to their loads.
#1 The customer portal and live share links give us real-time visibility on our loads with them, instant access to load documents and invoices, and better communication with instant messaging.
#2 Everything is automated and easy to use. We’re able to be less reactive and more proactive in planning our drivers’ schedules and routes. We’ve seen a reduction in per diem issues, and we no longer have to go to multiple sites to make an appointment — the system does that.
#3 PortPro’s driver mobile app requires fewer calls and text messages and saves time tracking down paperwork for both us and our drivers. As a result, our quality control has greatly improved — there’s less chance of human error with automated status updates, container tracking, and automated customer and driver pay rates.
#4 Our billing has also been simplified. The system generates invoices, and we’re getting them out faster and paying faster, which helps our cash flow.
#5 I love the customized reports I can now get using real-time data. We’re planning better and have the extra time to focus on growing the business and improving our service. It also makes us a better partner to our customers because we can provide them with essential data related to their loads.
#1 The customer portal and live share links give us real-time visibility on our loads with them, instant access to load documents and invoices, and better communication with instant messaging.
#2 Everything is automated and easy to use. We’re able to be less reactive and more proactive in planning our drivers’ schedules and routes. We’ve seen a reduction in per diem issues, and we no longer have to go to multiple sites to make an appointment — the system does that.
#3 PortPro’s driver mobile app requires fewer calls and text messages and saves time tracking down paperwork for both us and our drivers. As a result, our quality control has greatly improved — there’s less chance of human error with automated status updates, container tracking, and automated customer and driver pay rates.
#4 Our billing has also been simplified. The system generates invoices, and we’re getting them out faster and paying faster, which helps our cash flow.
#5 I love the customized reports I can now get using real-time data. We’re planning better and have the extra time to focus on growing the business and improving our service. It also makes us a better partner to our customers because we can provide them with essential data related to their loads.
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The most advanced modern operating software for drayage carriers, brokers and 3pls built to improve operations, save time, and grow revenue.
How to get in touch
with PortPro
The most advanced modern operating software for drayage carriers, brokers and 3pls built to improve operations, save time, and grow revenue.
How to get in touch
with PortPro
The most advanced modern operating software for drayage carriers, brokers and 3pls built to improve operations, save time, and grow revenue.
How to get in touch
with PortPro
The most advanced modern operating software for drayage carriers, brokers and 3pls built to improve operations, save time, and grow revenue.
How to get in touch
with PortPro
The most advanced modern operating software for drayage carriers, brokers and 3pls built to improve operations, save time, and grow revenue.