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Coaches Corner: Truckload Brokerage Transparency Gains Momentum in Times of Crisis
Download Digest Last month we spoke on the rate per mile carriers seek to maximize utilization of their fleets with the end goal to keep the wheels moving in their operations. This month, we will explore challenging rate conditions and how execution strategy with alignment to the right asset and non-asset partners can pull your […]
Supply Chain Digest: March 2021
Download Digest INDUSTRY NEWS At the top of the list this week is the cost of fuel. The Rockfarm FSC index shows diesel now at $3.14 per gallon midway through March, a 16% increase in expense since the beginning of the year. As we can see by the chart below, the cost of crude has […]
COACHES CORNER: Shippers- Six Elements to Drive Accountability into your Broker Agreement
Download Digest In many small to midsize shippers, the contract that exists between shipper and broker is a broker generated contract the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) supports for its associated members. The TIA contract is a preferred agreement that allows for a broker to formalize its relationship with the shipper. Throughout the past decade many […]
Supply Chain Digest: February 2021
Download Digest Industry News Carrier 2020 Q4 earnings reports have been positive as 2020 ended strong with XPO reporting its highest quarterly revenue at $4.67 billion. LTL motor carrier SAIA reported net income of $40.2 million while truckload carrier Werner posted a 25% jump in net earnings to $60.6 million. Jumping to maritime financial news, […]
COACHES CORNER: Defining Your Path to a TMS Solution: 3 Steps for Small and Midsize Shippers
Download Digest The approach to the TMS journey for shippers varies widely based upon the size, resources, and complexity of the organization. The larger the organization, the more apt that an outside consultant may be engaged. The smaller the organization, the more often you will find an operations or logistics manager spearheading the search with […]
Supply Chain Digest: January 2021
Industry News Download Digest Pent up demand triggered the fourth highest sales volume for Class 8 trucks in December as volume rose past 50,000 units for the second straight month. Amazon has moved from leasing to purchasing aircraft with its first purchase of 11 used Boeing 767-300 planes. Competition for drivers is heating up with […]
COACHES CORNER: “What Comes Next?”
Download Digest By all comparisons, 2020 raised the bar in presenting us with challenges to overcome both professionally and personally. Though the resounding response to 2020 becoming past history versus living history has been, “See ya.” There have been a number of lessons learned that we can use to keep our professional lives busy for […]
