The holidays are quickly approaching, and shoppers are checking off their gift lists. This year, however, the festive frenzy has not been strong enough to create a traditional peak season effect.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and shoppers are checking off their gift lists. This year, however, the festive frenzy has not been strong enough to create a traditional peak season effect.
Meeting consumer demands is a team effort that involves shippers, carriers, retailers and technology providers.
Many shippers are relying on contracts and favoring their tried-and-true carrier partnerships instead of taking advantage of plummeting spot rates.
Carriers are grappling with unfavorable market shifts across the board. With prowess and the right partners, however, carriers can remain profitable — and even competitive — in a loosening market.
While shorter bid cycles can prove especially valuable during market shifts, it’s important to remember that freight markets are characterized by their volatility.
Shippers are expected to do their due diligence when it comes to choosing carrier partners. That includes choosing companies that are working within FMCSA guidelines, a task that requires knowledge of said guidelines.
With more choices than ever, shippers must come up with a plan for choosing — and evaluating — their carrier partners.
For many carriers, the rapid adoption of technology has sparked skepticism and reticence.
In order to be proactive in both the planning stage and throughout the year, shippers need access to accurate, digestible and up-to-date data.
