Posts Tagged “carriers”
Dynamic Freight Pricing to the Rescue in Uncertain Times
Authored by SMC³ on June 12, 2023
With dynamic freight pricing, LTL carrier pricing is flexible and responsive to the many factors that can impact the industry. Shifting to dynamic pricing gives carriers the flexibility to offer real-time pricing and the ability to make changes at a moment’s notice that reflect current market conditions.
Volatile markets mean fleets must revisit accounting
Authored by SMC³ on August 18, 2022
As spot market rates decrease, carriers must prepare to reassess profitability on every lane. In a recent Truckload Carriers Association webinar, SMC³ joined TCA to explain the best cost accounting practices to determine which hauls are most efficient for your operations.
Where LTL dock operations can improve shipper/carrier relations
Authored by SMC³ on April 26, 2022
As part of the recent SMC³ LTL online education exclusive hybrid session, industry experts discussed the basics of dock operations and how they’ve changed as technology has advanced.
Educational Workshop: Removing Complexity from the Modern LTL Bid Process
Authored by SMC³ on December 8, 2021
The changes over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have added new layers of complexity to the RFP process for LTL shippers and carriers. The SMC³ educational workshop on Removing Complexity from the LTL Bid Process recently tackled some of these layers directly with help from logistics experts around the industry.
How technology and relationship-building are helping carriers navigate the volatile LTL space
Authored by SMC³ on November 30, 2021
As part of the recent SMC³ LTL205 interactive educational session, industry experts discussed the forces changing the shipper/carrier relationship and how both sides can proactively prepare for the future.
Education Workshop: Digital Transformation
Authored by SMC³ on November 9, 2021
A recent SMC³ educational workshop covered the inherent value of data and how transportation companies can harness it to drive their digital transformation. Here’s how shippers, carriers, and 3PLs can move toward the data-driven future.