Tag Archive: third-party logistics (3PL) (7)

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

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

A Logistics Review That Could Save You a Lot of Money

July 15, 2021 |
Even as effects of the pandemic continue to recede in many areas, supply chain disruption remains stubbornly entrenched. Fortunately, most anticipate supply chains will eventually return to normal. However, knowing when that will happen and how to best deal with the obstacles ahead can be difficult to confidently determine given… Read More
A Logistics Review That Could Save You a Lot of Money

The Difference Between a Freight Partner vs. Vendor

April 30, 2021 |
While many organizations choose their 3PL based on price, many vendors lure you in with low prices but are unreliable or turn down your freight. Does your primary take 75-100% of contracted of your freight or do you have to keep running through the waterfall and onto the spot market?… Read More
Freight Broker Partner vs. Vendor

7 Ways to Drive Down TCO & Win the Game of Freight

April 1, 2021 |
2023 Update: Now There Are Even More Ways to Lower Freight TCO – View all 14 Ways Here and Download the PDF From predictive analytics to non-commissioned reps, these are the top ways to minimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) while ensuring real-time communication and more on-time deliveries. TCO… Read More