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Transportation & Warehousing Procurement Management

Seen this image floating around the internet. Who wants to break down operating costs for fleets for us?? Labor, equipment, insurance, fuel, permits, etc 2019, 2021 and now! I understand there are many variables to consider but I think basic avgs would be an eye opener!

RFPLab's tweet image. Seen this image floating around the internet.
Who wants to break down operating costs for fleets for us?? Labor, equipment, insurance, fuel, permits, etc 2019, 2021 and now! I understand there are many variables to consider but I think basic avgs would be an eye opener!

DOT week and MDW to follow... What regions are hot right now? Hearing a lot of SPOT market activity from both carriers and shippers alike!


“Procurement as a Service” We bring process, people, analysis and partners together to make efficient data driven decisions. Our clients use that data to establish and grow the relationships that moves America’s freight. We didn’t raise capital and we never will. We are a…


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Want to try Island Punch on us? Retweet this & tell us something you're bringing to a deserted island. We'll pick a bunch of people to receive an 8-pack!

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Where to from here? Many are predicting that more capacity has left the market than current rates reflect. Time will tell!

Good sign that we have hit bottom in the record cyclical lows of 2023, and are poised for a supply chain recovery



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Good sign that we have hit bottom in the record cyclical lows of 2023, and are poised for a supply chain recovery

One of the most important technical indicators in the trucking market has been triggered. The spread between contract and spot has narrowed to the precovid range. Before covid, the delta between contract and spot trucking rates was -$.35 to -$.50/mile, meaning that it was…

FreightAlley's tweet image. One of the most important technical indicators in the trucking market has been triggered. 

The spread between contract and spot has narrowed to the precovid range. 

Before covid, the delta between contract and spot trucking rates was -$.35 to -$.50/mile, meaning that it was…


Do you ever consider weather when working on an RFP?

Don't forget to include a "stay warm" alongside the "Happy Monday" in your emails today.



This but freight! @karyjablonski I submit this as proof of evidence that Vlookup is superior to index match

People don't realize how fragile it truly is

RobertMSterling's tweet image. People don't realize how fragile it truly is


Lots responding that bidding on everything isn't always the best idea. Does the prevalence of AI pricing tools change this at all?

Brokers, When you're doing an RFP, do you bid on every lane?



Brokers, When you're doing an RFP, do you bid on every lane?


How are those new carriers doing in the route guide to start the year?


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1. Enter your email - 2. Receive freight newsletter

So easy, Tiger could do it. 🐅

ThinkFreight.io/subscribe

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Be real. Be honest. Be trustworthy. Be reliable. Watch how far you can go.


Anyone got a connect at Zyn? I bet we can save them money on procurement.


Non-assets should check out RFP Lab. No tackling involved!

When the logistics manager says they're only onboarding asset carriers



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After a disappointing December, we closed the books on 2023 slightly off bottom. We're entering into a very slow seasonal period for freight from now until early March so it will be very interesting to see what happens with rates before the spring shipping season picks up.

thefreightnerd's tweet image. After a disappointing December, we closed the books on 2023 slightly off bottom.  

We're entering into a very slow seasonal period for freight from now until early March so it will be very interesting to see what happens with rates before the spring shipping season picks up.

How are you boys doing?

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Lots of truckload capacity exiting the market as we head into the New Year!! This is bullish on the carriers that stick around!

LukeFalasca's tweet image. Lots of truckload capacity exiting the market as we head into the New Year!! 

This is bullish on the carriers that stick around!

How often do you update your rates?


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