Freight industry insights, technology guides, and operational best practices for shippers, carriers, and brokers.
What spot and contract freight rates are, when each one fits, how they work together in a routing guide, and how to judge a spot bid against a contract rate. No market numbers, just how to decide.
Read article →What a carrier or broker needs to quote your freight accurately, where shippers can ask for quotes, what a quote should spell out, and how to compare them. No invented rates.
When a box truck is the right equipment, what to put in the load post so carriers can bid properly, where to find box truck carriers, and the factors that move the price. No invented rates.
A shipper checklist for comparing carrier bids: what the rate includes, who the carrier is, what the insurance and safety record show, and when the lowest bid is not the best one.
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A carrier that passes every check can still hand your load to someone you've never vetted. Here's what double brokering actually is, the warning signs before you award, and what to do if you think it's already happening to a shipment in transit.
