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
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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
Freight Forecasting: How to account for every variable
Without a deep well of data, forecasting falls apart immediately. For example, in the transportation industry, some models attempt to
How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change
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
How did that Christmas tree get here?
More than 25 million Christmas trees will be sold this year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. But few
How Did Truckers Find Loads 40 Years Ago?
Gene Schultz has been in the trucking business for nearly 60 years. Ask him what technological advances have made his
Reefer Rates Continue to Cool
February is usually the slowest month of the year for spot freight, and declines in reefer rates have been sharper
What is the load-to-truck ratio?
The load-to-truck ratio is the number of loads posted on a load board divided by the number of trucks posted, measured for a specific market and equipment type. It’s the fastest read available on freight supply and demand.
3 Ways to Better Paying Loads
What does the new DAT Power load board have in common with Google, Facebook, and Twitter? They’re all built with
How to build a profitable TriHaul
You already have a load from Point A to Point B – let’s say it’s a weekly van load from