Resources & Insights

Should You Use Multiple Freight Carriers in One Region?

• How many transportation options should shippers have for sourcing capacity out of one area?
• What are the advantages of using more than one provider for capacity from one location?
• What are the disadvantages of using more than one provider from one location?
• How many providers should shippers solicit for a shipment out of an area?
• What should shippers consider when choosing trucking companies to add to their network?

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[Video] Top 5 Logistics Conferences in 2024

Freight Measurements Matter: Dimensions and Piece Count in Freight Shipping

In some senses, the trucking industry is an information industry. Not an information technology industry (although trucking companies rely on world-class technology). Not a research industry. An industry that relies on complete, accurate information. 

Local Carriers vs. Over-The-Road Carriers: Which Is Right for Your Freight?

In the ever-evolving business world, choosing the right transportation provider for your freight can be an overwhelming decision. It has a major impact on your business operations, shipping costs, efficiency and customer satisfaction. 

What Happens When Freight Is Held Hostage for Payment?

“Held hostage” refers to freight that is in transit, and the driver or carrier/broker is refusing to complete the delivery until their demands are met. This is a rare situation, but understandably fraught for the customer. 

[Video] 3 Tips for Choosing a Transportation Provider

The Pros and Cons of Adding a New Transportation Provider Mid-Cycle

Composing a transportation network can take years of work. This is rarely a set-it-and-forget-it process. Your company’s supply chain is dynamic — with inbound and outbound freight volumes fluctuating periodically. Your network of transportation providers (freight brokers, asset carriers, 3PLs, etc.) should adjust to match these needs. 

Shipping Freight to a Trade Show: 4 Keys to Success

6 Steps for Onboarding a New Transportation Provider

You oversee the freight moving to and from your company’s door. In doing so, you’re tasked with meeting certain deadlines, budgetary benchmarks and performance goals. As a logistics manager, achieving these ends is essential for the success of your business. But it’s not always easy to do so. 

5 Common Ways to Tender Freight: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Negotiating is a huge part of any logistics professional’s job. Though this takes many forms, you probably negotiate most when tendering shipments to carriers.