Resources & Insights

4 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Save Money on Your Freight Rates

Not to be the bearer of bad news but you may be overpaying for your freight. Sure, spending an extra dollar here or there isn’t terribly destructive. You’ve been known to swing an occasional splurge purchase. To substitute your homemade brew for some store-bought java or to pump unleaded 89 rather than 87.

How Temperature Requirements Drive Reefer Freight Costs

What is Digital Freight Matching? [Definition + Common Problems]

Finding trucks to pull your freight in the current market is continuing to prove difficult. That’s forcing you to get more creative in the way you find capacity for a reasonable price. 

How Are Freight Shipping Rates Calculated?

• Supply and demand at your origin
• The urgency of your shipment
• Your freight's length of haul (LOH).
• Current weather conditions
• Accessorial charges
• Supply and demand in your freight's destination

Keeping an eye on your shipping budget can be tricky, especially when you don’t understand where your money is going, how shipping rates are calculated, or how to make the most of the dollars you have. 

How Does Freight Seasonality Impact Shipping Costs?

Whether or not you, as a shipper, move goods that have changing demand depending on the season, you are affected by those that do. Before getting into the why, let’s define seasonality and talk through a few common examples.

The Pros and Cons of Spot Rates Vs. Contract Rates

Depending on how frequently you ship freight, you've probably had the debate on whether you should use the spot market versus the contract market. After all, they are two of the most common pricing options when shipping truckload freight.