The media’s buzzword of the moment is “inflation.” Materials shortages, rising prices, and consistent demand all indicate that we’re on the cusp of an inflationary period. The outcome remains to be seen, but now is the time for companies to practice smart spending. For a simple way to spend smarter, take advantage of volatility [...]
Hot shot trucking is a valuable part of the freight industry. It provides LTL service and rapid-response transport for sensitive freight. Relying on the spot market for this type of haulage can get expensive fast, which is why it’s in the best interest of shippers to maintain a vetted and well-cultivated pool of hot [...]
It’s easy to make a confident, data-backed decision … but that decision won’t be a good one if the data you use to justify it is wrong. It’s a predicament even the biggest companies face when choosing freight carriers. Even with a huge database of potential partners, stacks of request for proposals (RFPs) and bids, [...]
To understand a problem, you need to know the reasons behind it. The freight industry has an abundance of problems, including one of shortages ― namely driver and capacity shortages. The two problems sound similar, but they’re actually quite different. They have unique roots and impact the industry in different ways. Understanding each is [...]