As Thanksgiving nears, it’s a time to take a step back and appreciate everyone who keeps things moving. Truck drivers are stars in this regard. Their knack for handling tricky schedules and complex routes is nothing short of impressive.
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Listen and Learn: A Curated List of Top Supply Chain Industry Podcasts
Discover the latest and greatest in supply chain and logistics insights with JBF Consulting’s curated list of the Top Supply Chain Industry Podcasts. New for 2025, we present to you the ones that consistently deliver fresh, engaging content.
Breakeven Costs of Operating a Commercial Truck 2023 Update
With a shifting market across both the demand and supply sides, there are fundamental questions that many managers and leaders are asking: Are these prices going to stabilize? Are we in for further volatility? What do I need to know about shifting market rates and actual operating costs? And how does all of this affect my business strategy? Find the answers in the latest 2023 update.
Get Maximum Value From Your Transportation Freight Bid
Most shippers drop the ball by not paying enough attention to the post-bid process which prevents them from capturing all of the benefits afforded to them. In our experience working with clients we’ve come up with the top 10 post-procurement activities that will help you extract maximum value from your transportation freight spend. Staying on top of these activities can be a challenge for even the most experienced teams. Don’t let these slip through the cracks and you’ll be able to incrementally improve your processes—and uncover some hidden benefits along the way.
JBF’s Top Supply Chain Industry List Celebrates National Podcast Day
In celebration of National Podcast Day, we invite you to check out JBF’s Supply Chain Industry Podcast Directory.
Breaking Up With a Client is Difficult
“If we assume the project is well understood and prioritized beyond our primary sponsor, we are likely in for a surprise.”
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: July 23, 2021 Update
📭 Subscribe to the JBF Monthly Bulletin for Industry Updates DAT DRY VAN Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rate Trends According to DAT, the average TL Dry Van contract rates rose to $2.72 / mile in June, while the spot rates… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: March 21, 2021 Update
March 21, 2021 Update If a pandemic isn’t enough, let’s throw in a polar vortex that disrupts transportation across 2/3 of the country! Contract Van Rates and Spot Van Rates CLICK ON THE INTERACTIVE CHART Shippers were hopeful that the… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: February 18, 2021 Update
February 18, 2021 Update Average spot and contract rates converged in January at $2.36 / mile as the spot market cooled slightly in January. The spot market has leveled off in February, but those prices are the same level as… Read More
Transport-Centric Macroeconomic Metrics: January 20, 2021 Update
January 20, 2021 Update The US National average diesel price, as of January 18, sits at 2.69 / gallon, rising .31 cents since early November. After a period of both low prices and low volatility, diesel has risen 10 consecutive… Read More