It’s no surprise that over the last 20 years, the “Duopoly” of FedEx and UPS tops the list of carriers consistently over the span of time. This post shares some fun factoids and trends.
Trends of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Over 20 Years
Freight
7 Ways To Run A Painless Transportation Bid
The transportation freight bid process can be complex and challenging. Here are 7 ways you can simplify the process and increase the likelihood of a successful bid.
US Domestic Freight Outlook November 2022
From a shipper perspective, the softening of the US freight markets comes as a welcome relief. Contract rates, which have remained stubbornly high, have slowly begun to fall. There is still a significant delta between contract and spot rates, however market forces will put downward pressure on contract rates to close this gap over the next few months.
Challenges of an Annual RFP and Why it’s Going Extinct
The RFP isn’t broken. Your process is! In this webinar moderated by Marney Edwards of Loadsmart, industry experts Rush Feldhacker of Metafora and Dennis Heppner of JBF Consulting discuss why the annual RFP is going extinct.
3 Reasons Why Freight Tech Fails – Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Check out this lively conversation with Joe Lynch and Michael Wolf, JBF Client Engagement Director, on this latest episode of the Logistics of Logistics Podcast. They discuss why freight tech fails and what can be done to improve the situation.
Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics
“The old way of doing business, where a carrier has to commit to providing capacity (on a lane) for an entire year is not working anymore. There is a need for a nimble, continuous bidding process.” says Mike Mulqueen quoted in today’s Forbes article ‘Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics’ by Steve Banker.
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 28, 2022 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates OCEAN CONTAINER RATES (Asia to US) As we watch the global ocean container situation unfold, there are a few interesting backstories to keep an eye on: 1. End to End Solutions… Read More
JBF Consulting + Metafora Partner to Meet the Needs of Shippers and 3PLs
JBF Consulting and Metafora are partnering up to deliver smart TMS solutions across the shipper and 3PL world.
Breakeven Costs of Operating a Commercial Truck
This is not the time to get too greedy, so be transparent with your best carriers and create a mutually beneficial plan.
Prices have gone up. And up. That nasty word, “inflation”, has materialized with a vengeance, and it has impacted the transportation industry.
Trucks Move the American Economy
“Just about every sector of the American economy relies on trucking, and if the trucking industry ceased, many of our lives would be affected.”
