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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, capacity shortages and supply chain disruptions from unforeseen events.

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 needs.

Keys to Success in 2022 for Logistics Managers

Given ongoing freight market volatility, logistic managers need to expand the routing guide to find more flexible loads in 2022.

Keys to Success in 2022 for Carriers

Carriers should expect corrections to the tumultuous freight market in 2022. This means considering new factors when managing costs.

Keys to Success in 2022 for Brokers

Learn why brokers will continue to deal with the expected ongoing capacity crunch in 2022 — and how they can overcome this challenge.

Freight in 2022: Separating signal from noise

2021 was a volatile year for the freight industry. Discover what we've learned and how we can apply those lessons to 2022.

Transportation Tuesday Tip #6: It’s never too late to switch factors

Factoring companies across the industry are constantly innovating and improving their services. Switching might be your best move.

Transportation Tuesday Tip #5: Protect customers from holiday cargo theft

Criminals have already stolen $45 million in cargo by September of this year. Are your customers prepared for the holiday uptick in crime?

Transportation Tuesday Tip #4: Use short-term, emergency warehousing and cross-docking

By including emergency warehousing and cross-docking into your budget, you can better manage unexpected logistics costs caused by disruptions.

Transportation Tuesday Tip #3: First dollar vs. contingent cargo policies

The difference between first dollar and contingent cargo insurance policies can leave a lasting impact on your customers’ experience.

Transportation Tuesday Tip #2: If you have a DOT number, you’re probably eligible for factoring

Factoring can help your business get paid sooner for the loads you've already moved.

Could hackers hijack your data — and your loads?

Freight industry businesses often have underfunded IT. Unfortunately, this makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks that can damage to their physical loads.

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