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
How hurricanes affect freight
Hurricane season always brings the risk of massive disruptions – not just to supply chains, but to people’s lives and
How to spot good loads in bad markets
I have been a spot market pirate for almost nine years. As a pirate, you want to get in and
Want to grow your brokerage? Dare to differ
You want to grow your freight brokerage, but what’s the best way to go about it? There are a lot
Trucker Tips: How I find the best-paying loads
Being an owner-operator is tough. You need all the tools possible to stay profitable, including the best paying load board.
3 truck-finding hacks for freight brokers
You may not have a problem getting carriers to cover a load, but every freight broker occasionally hits the wall