The alarming rise in cargo theft across the United States is becoming a significant concern for businesses, logistics providers, and consumers alike. With food and beverage products emerging as main targets, it’s evident that the problem isn’t just isolated to high-value goods. This surge, as CNBC suggests, is a stark “sign of the economic times,” …
LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. It plays a critical role in the movement of goods, particularly for businesses that don’t have large enough quantities for full truckloads. The bankruptcy of Yellow Corp., formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due …
The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy Read More »
Over the years, the capacity within the freight industry has tightened, bringing the role of the bulk freight truck driver under the spotlight. More specifically, the persistent question is, “Why don’t we have enough of them?” The short answer is that there is a truck driver shortage across all modes of trucking. Within this context, …
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If you ship parcels through the major carriers, you owe it to yourself and your customers to have regular UPS and Fed Audits. On an average day, FedEx can ship to more than 220 different territories and countries, totaling over 14 million parcels. A large percentage of these parcel deliveries via FedEx are covered by …
Freight audit services are critical and paramount for any business that ships products. And if your business operates within a moderate to complex supply chain network, the accuracy of your freight audit and payment process can directly impact your costs. Because of this, savvy businesses regularly utilize freight audit companies and firms to systematically audit …
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A freight audit company can help organizations of all sizes save time, money, and improve carrier relations. Whether your freight mode is Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL), Parcel, International, Intermodal, or any other method, a freight audit company can help you create a competitive advantage. To truly access the benefits of a freight auditing company, …
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No matter your industry, segment, or shipping spend, the benefits of a freight audit can transform how you do business in more ways than one. In the most simple sense, a freight audit is a systematic review of your shipping invoices, Bills of Lading, and other electronic documentation to ensure accuracy and that you aren’t …
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Whether you ship daily or once a month, you’ve more than likely incurred accessorial trucking charges. These additional transportation charges are extra expenses charged to you or the receiver for service that was offered outside of normal procedures. No matter the size of your company, it’s imperative you have a strategic eye on and plan …
What Are Accessorial Trucking Charges & How to Avoid the Most Common Freight Charges Read More »
Today’s tight economic times highlight the unmistakable value of supply chain optimization. When you effectively perform supply chain optimization, you can improve communication, increase access to information, reduce costs, enhance everyone’s sense of control, streamline points of contact, and more. However, supply chain optimization is often easier said than done. To that extent, most businesses …
6 Supply Chain Optimization Best Practices Your Business Should Be Following Read More »
Whether you ship a little or a lot, it’s important for you to have a clear understanding of freight classification and what it entails. And it’s no small task to consistently classify freight in a way that is accurate, cost-savvy, and specific to your contracts and carrier tariffs. However, it’s possible— and understanding freight classification …
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