3 ways to optimize LTL and truckload strategies with rate analytics

Of all the variables in transportation, which ones do shippers evaluate most often? The answer is the mode, but not

How to monitor routing guide performance

Transportation costs flew off the guard rails in 2021. Truckload rates climbed as demand spiked amid a resurgent COVID pandemic,

Breaking data silos: 2-step strategy to optimize transportation

Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting

10 trucking tips for owner-operators

For a new owner-operator setting out on their own in the trucking business, there can be unexpected pitfalls. One of

How business expansion can affect your transportation budget

Expanding your product line or adding new customers are classic ways to grow your business. But that growth also creates

4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids

Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to

Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing

Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The

The diseconomies of scale in truckload freight

Procuring truckload capacity is unique compared to other commodities, which adds challenges to creating a successful transportation budget. With most

What are transportation mini-bids?

In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen

3 steps to avoid cargo scams

Here are measures that carriers can take to protect themselves against identity theft, double brokering, cargo theft and other scams.

Predictive Pricing: Cutting Through the Noise

Forecasting is an inexact science, and the most successful forecasting models aren’t always the most complex. Successful forecasts are the

3 ways to make your truck post stand out

One of the best ways for a small motor carrier to advertise their services is by post their available trucks