Tag Archive: freight TCO (13)

Two Freight Industry Fallacies Debunked

November 17, 2023 |
Two fallacies seem to have emerged as the freight market has evolved. Understanding what is really going on will put you in the best position to always know where your freight is, ensure more on-time shipments, and reduce your freight total cost of ownership (TCO). Fallacy #1: Large, Asset-Based Carriers… Read More

4 Ways to Drive Down Inbound Freight Total Cost of Ownership

August 18, 2022 |
How LiVe Logistics Can Optimize Your Inbound Transportation Some experienced transportation and logistics professionals make the mistake of focusing too much on outbound freight costs and not enough on the costs of inbound freight, warehousing and fulfillment. As a result, unchecked inbound freight costs can fly under the radar and… Read More

Cut Your Transportation Costs with the “Van or Reefer” Option

January 5, 2022 |
Question: When does it make sense to send a non-refrigerated shipment in a refrigerated (reefer) truck? Answer: When you can ship product with a proven carrier using quality equipment on your schedule at a reduced cost. Reefer trucks often return empty and would rather get paid for a non-refrigerated return… Read More

Do You Have the Transportation Capacity for a Strong 2022?

December 15, 2021 |
Recent COVID-19 vaccine and testing regulations, particularly for cross-border drivers, may impact the cost of freight. Here’s how to ensure your capacity remains steady throughout Q4 and 2022. Regulations of the COVID-19 vaccination status of drivers varies greatly depending on region. Over the past month, US and Canadian regulations have… Read More

Are You Overspending on Hidden Freight Costs?

October 28, 2021 |
Learn how to avoid hidden transportation expenses by identifying and eliminating unnecessary supply chain costs. As a rule of thumb, the earlier you book your freight, the lower your freight costs. But what else can you do to drive down your freight costs, even in a market rife with driver… Read More

Monthly Transportation Summary: September 2021

October 13, 2021 |
SONAR's Monthly Report is a gold-standard of industry analytics. Below is a summary of September’s report along with our observations. Key points: Truck driver shortages are expected to be in issue indefinitely The rise in tender rejection rates is another key factor in rising trucking costs Additional supply chain capacity… Read More
FreightWaves from SONAR

Continued Uncertainty Expected in the Freight Market Throughout 2022

October 7, 2021 |
The volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue well into 2022 – and beyond. Here’s how you can navigate the uncertainty. 2021 brought one of the most difficult, competitive transportation markets to date, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, and a volatile economic atmosphere. With continued… Read More

How to Ensure On-Time Freight Deliveries in Q4

August 23, 2021 |
As Q3 comes to a close, time is running out to prepare for Q4, avoid supply chain disruptions, truck driver shortages, COVID-19 issues, and more. Freight planning throughout the year helps to streamline your logistics, strategize potential obstacles that may arise, and mitigate risks of late deliveries, fees and more.… Read More

Monthly Transportation Update: July 2021

August 15, 2021 |
We’ve found SONAR’s Monthly Market Update to be incredibly useful at understanding and predicting logistics and transportation trends and freight pricing. Below are a few key parts of the most recent report. Overall Freight Market Update “The national freight market remained tight across all major modes. Spot rates eased slightly… Read More
FreightWaves from SONAR