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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

Less-than-truckload shipping, also known as LTL shipping, is nothing new within the transportation and shipping industry, but it has become more of a game-changer in recent years with freight rate prediction. How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

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2021 Truck industry disruption factors: how to continue with operational excellence and profitability (part 2)

FreightWaves SONAR

Yet, truck industry analyses and insight into existing conditions can help safeguard against uncertainty. But now, let’s take a closer look at how a vaccine distribution will play into final mile delivery, why and how e-commerce will still change the narrative, and what to expect from pent-up customer demand.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Constraints and How to Overcome Them

FreightWaves SONAR

Seeing that trend indicates increased manufacturing or distribution activity, typical for the flurry of activity that accompanies spring. Inability to account for market fluctuations due to disruptions Within the manufacturing supply chain industry, there is a question about whether disruptions will happen and when they will occur.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Labor costs : The logistics industry is currently facing a significant shortage of qualified drivers in the US, causing a surge in truck driver wages, which constitute 33% of a delivery truck’s operational costs. Read also: Tackling Vehicle Idling in Last-Mile Logistics 4.

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[Infographic] The 10 trucking trends among carriers for 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

And the trucking trends will reflect both the hope for a return of normalcy and the reality of some new, permanent shifts in the industry. With that in mind, it’s important to realize that carriers can use the top 10 trucking trends to find a long-term value-prop coming out of the most in-demand periods for carriers in history.

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How to Estimate Electrical Work: A Contractor’s Guide

WorkWave

As an electrical contractor, knowing how to estimate electrical work can make the difference between profit and loss. From reviewing job specifications to sending the proposal, this comprehensive guide will show you how to estimate electrical work the right way.

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How to create a carrier scorecard that includes predictive modeling around freight market volatility

FreightWaves SONAR

Measure invoiced rates against market trends. The billed or invoiced rates should always reflect current market trends. That might include collecting both internal data and using the resources available in SONAR, such as SONAR InGauge, to compare carrier data against the industry. . Request a SONAR demo online to get started.