COVID-19 has made the past two years especially challenging for both shippers and carriers, with much of the uncertainty surrounding freight rates and capacity forecasting
Although the term “paper rates” has been used in the U.S. Full Truckload market for years, the supply chain madness experienced in 2020 and 2021
Thanks to tight capacity and a booming U.S. economy, being a ‘Shipper of Choice’ is once again relevant. Carriers are looking for the best shipping
Behind the Wheel with #TheFreightCoach, Written by Chris Jolly If shifting, volatile market conditions taught us anything, it’s that the days of carriers putting up
Over the years, it’s become very common for FTL shippers to run both a yearly Request for Information (RFI) and a Request for Proposal (RFP)
Critical to consider during RFP preparation — awarding. With several awarding methods available to shippers, it’s essential to understand what each method means and how
Four months. That’s the average time it takes a shipper to complete an RFP, according to research from FreightWaves. That said, the most effective and efficient
In transportation, there’s a fine balance between securing competitive market rates and avoiding rates that are unsustainable. Many shippers have experienced awarding a lowball price
2020 taught us a lot: how to wear a mask properly, adjust to Zoom meetings and, of course — how to navigate through volatile shipping
In the business world, and especially in logistics, the word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot (to say the least). It’s often overused but undervalued.
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