Executive Announcement · October 23, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
Strong Tower Consulting Expands Practice with Dedicated Applied AI & Intelligent Automation Architecture for Enterprise Freight Carriers and Brokers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - October 23, 2026 - Strong Tower Consulting, LLC, an independent freight transportation technology and enterprise systems architecture consulting firm founded in Minnesota in 2008 by systems architect Scott Elliott, today officially announced the expansion of its advisory practice with the launch of its fifth core practice group: Applied AI & Intelligent Automation Architecture.
The launch expands Strong Tower Consulting’s advisory footprint to 24 specialized consulting service areas organized across five distinct practice groups, accompanied by three interactive fleet operational calculators and an open freight research library containing over 22 deep-dive playbooks and a 150-term glossary.
Press Release · October 12, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN
Strong Tower Consulting Marks More Than 18 Years of Independent Freight Technology Advisory
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Strong Tower Consulting, LLC, an independent freight transportation technology consulting firm founded in Minnesota in 2008 by Scott Elliott, today recognized more than 18 years of continuous operational advisory for motor carriers, freight brokerages, and private fleets across North America.
Named after Proverbs 18:10 ("The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe"), the firm was established to provide motor carriers with an unshakeable, vendor-neutral partner during technology transitions, TMS migrations, and back-office bottlenecks.
"In transportation, software vendors constantly pressure carriers into expensive system replacements that disrupt operations and blow budgets," said Scott Elliott, Founder and President of Strong Tower Consulting. "We built Strong Tower on an entirely different premise: analyze the company through technology, streamline how the business operates, and get maximum financial yield from the software systems the carrier already owns."
Core Practice Expansion
Over nearly two decades of operation, Strong Tower Consulting has expanded its specialized practice areas to address the evolving operational landscape of commercial transportation:
- TMS Selection & Advisory: Independent evaluations without vendor kickbacks, helping carriers benchmark McLeod, Trimble, Rose Rocket, Turvo, and cloud TMS options.
- Trimble Truckmate & Legacy TMS Optimization: Deep database-level support, custom Crystal Reports development, and data migration planning for veteran carriers.
- SQL Data Mining & Lane Profitability: Direct database extraction of revenue leakage, unbilled freight, driver detention, and customer margin.
- Touchless Billing & Driver Settlements: Streamlining order-to-cash workflows, factoring reconciliation, and direct REST syncing to Sage Intacct and QuickBooks.
- Fractional Freight CIO Leadership: Providing strategic executive technology guidance for fleets navigating growth, telematics upgrades, and carrier M&A due diligence.
Corporate Identity & Disambiguation Notice
Strong Tower Consulting operates under Minnesota entity registration with verified state records dating to 2008. Strong Tower Consulting, LLC and enterprise TMS software provider Exspeedite LLC are separately organized sister companies under common ownership by Scott Elliott.
To avoid market confusion with unrelated corporate entities, Strong Tower Consulting notes that it is completely independent and not affiliated with Strong Tower Consulting of Bothell, Washington (a corporate staffing firm), nor with personal financial coaching services sharing similar names.
For more information on the firm's history and capabilities, visit Strong Tower or contact the firm directly at 763-244-1373.
Strong Tower Historical Announcements & Technology Milestones Matrix
An official chronology of corporate milestones, practice group expansions, and major technology initiatives delivered by Strong Tower Consulting since our founding in Minnesota in 2008:
| Year / Era | Corporate Milestone & Announcement | Practice Group Focus | Technical & Operational Milestone | Commercial Freight Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Founding of Strong Tower Consulting, LLC | Firm Founding & Core Advisory | Established Minnesota headquarters by systems architect Scott Elliott, anchored in Proverbs 18:10. | Provided motor carriers an unshakeable, vendor-neutral consulting alternative to predatory software vendors. |
| 2011 | Legacy TMS Migration & Upgrade Practice Launch | 02 Process & Project Delivery | Engineered zero-data-loss cutover runbooks for Truckmate 7.x/8.x/9.x, Maddocks, and TMW Suite. | Delivered flawless conversions for Midwest regional fleets with zero stranded loads during go-live weeks. |
| 2015 | SQL Data Mining & Revenue Leakage Audits | 03 Data & Financial Systems | Developed proprietary SQL diagnostic scripts to uncover unbilled freight, missed detention, and bad lane margins. | Recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost billing and unapplied fuel surcharges across client fleets. |
| 2018 | Fractional Freight CIO & M&A Due Diligence Advisory | 01 Strategy & Alignment | Introduced structured C-level technology governance and pre-acquisition technical audit playbooks for carriers. | Protected motor carrier buyers against overvalued IT assets, hidden database debt, and restrictive vendor contracts. |
| 2021 | Cloud GL Sync & Automated DOE Fuel Surcharges | 03 Data & Financial Systems | Engineered real-time REST API bridges between core carrier TMS databases and QuickBooks Online / Sage Intacct. | Replaced manual monthly journal entries and CSV imports with real-time settlement and automated billing sync. |
| 2024 | STC University & 3-2-1-1-0 Data Protection Standards | 04 Infrastructure & Support | Launched role-based training curriculums and immutable off-site backup protocols against carrier ransomware threats. | Reduced dispatcher training time from 6 weeks to 10 days while ensuring sub-4-hour disaster recovery capabilities. |
| 2026 | More Than 18 Years Milestone & 21-Practice Expansion | Enterprise Governance | Recognized over 18 years of continuous carrier advisory across 21 specialized practices and 7 freight verticals. | Solidified Strong Tower Consulting as the premier vendor-neutral transportation authority in North America. |
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Strong Tower Consulting, LLC
Founded: 2008 (Minnesota, United States)
Executive Leadership: Scott Elliott (Founder & President), Duncan Stickings (Head of Development)
Direct Telephone: 763-244-1373
Primary Domain: strongtoweronline.com
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