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Research: What Leading Shippers Do to Obtain Better Truckload Rates and Performance

Talking Logistics

Next, researchers looked at freight attributes of shippers. Leader Group 1, which used more asset carriers than brokers, achieved an 82% rating; Leader Group 2 used more brokers than asset carriers and achieved 81% (for comparison, Laggards achieved 46%). On time delivery (OTD). Asset carriers and brokers could both be high performers.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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Toronto LiveJournal Reviews Prices from Freightera vs Fedex Freight

Freightera

We found out that “ div_by_zero” compared our prices with Fedex Freight, so we thought we’d share it with you. Fedex vs Freightera customer’s comparison). And here are results: Shipment to Minnesota was 33% cheaper and to Buffalo – amazing 51%! Package type / Fedex Freight / Freightera / Savings.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Kansas’ produce season transportation spikes influence freight capacity and rates in early summer continuing through August. If dealing with North Dakota freight, expect some capacity fluctuations around this time.