Freight Resources

Spot Market Indicators Truckload Shippers Should Watch

Spot market freight refers to one-off loads based on real-time freight rates for modes and fuel costs. This guide is for shippers to learn how to secure optimal rates using spot market indicators.

When to Rebid Contract Lanes (Signals and Timing)

Shippers run truckload contract lane rebids to source new terms or carriers to avoid service degradation, coverage instability, and cost drift. Use our guide to manage successful trucking bids.

Detention Prevention: A Shipper Playbook to Reduce Charges

Detention charges are additional accessorial fees that inflate your freight bill. Learn how to manage your container logistics strategy and prevent shipping line detention in our guide below.

Transportation Management System (TMS): EDI vs APIs for Shippers

Electronic data interchange (EDI) and application programming interface (API) are digital platforms to optimize logistics networks. Learn how to build a TMS with EDI and API strategies in our guide.

When to Use Trucking Team Drivers (& When You Don’t Need Them)

Team driving is a logistics strategy to expedite freight with two licensed drivers operating a truck vs one. This guide helps shippers decide if team drivers are best to ship urgent freight.

Carrier Onboarding: Process, SOP, & Scorecard Template

Shippers should vet and train carriers on their role in the shipper’s supply chain. Our guide shows you how to create a carrier onboarding process for carrier compliance and logistics success.

Broker vs 3PL vs Carrier: Who to Use When

Broker vs 3Pl vs Carrier: we show you how to choose the best type of logistics service provider based on your freight shipping requirements and other logistics services you may need.

Cargo Insurance Explained: Liability vs Cargo Policy

Discover how cargo insurance contrasts with carrier liability, and the ways insurance can protect you from monetary losses due to lost or damaged cargo.

Carrier Vetting Process: FMCSA, Insurance, and Safety Checks

Use this carrier vetting checklist to evaluate a carrier’s safety record, vehicle inspection history, and compliance with regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Tender Acceptance Rate: What It Means and How to Improve It

Shippers with a low tender acceptance rate find it difficult to ship their goods, which has predictably negative impacts on business. This article shows you how to increase tender acceptance.

Freight Claims & OS&D: Process, Timeline, & Documentation

Shippers file freight claims for carriers to compensate for financial loss from shipping errors, such as damaged or missing freight. Learn about freight claims, like OS&D, in our guide below.

A Guide to Strategic Carrier Selection

Strategic carrier selection involves vetting a carrier for FMCSA compliance, safety, and more to fit your shipping needs. We’ll break down how to choose the right carrier for your business.

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