Defensible Transportation Management
The future of freight management is defensible transportation management. That means transportation decisions should not be random, undocumented, or based only on who answered the phone first. They should be supported by process. They should be supported by data. They should be supported by documented carrier review. They should be supported by clear operating procedures. […]
The Answer Is Not Eliminating Brokers – It Is Eliminating Weak Broker Processes
There is a growing reaction in the market right now: “We are going to stop using brokers.” I understand why some shippers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs are saying it. The latest Supreme Court ruling has made carrier selection, broker process, and transportation documentation a much bigger conversation. But eliminating brokers is not the real answer. […]
The Cheapest Carrier May Become the Most Expensive Decision
The cheapest carrier may become the most expensive decision you make. In freight, price is always part of the conversation. It should be. But when price becomes the only filter, risk starts to compound. A low rate does not tell you whether a carrier is properly insured. It does not tell you whether their authority […]
Questions Shippers Should Ask Their Providers
A few days ago, I posted about the recent Supreme Court ruling and why carrier selection, documentation, and transportation controls matter more than ever. The next question is practical: What should shippers and freight forwarders be asking their transportation providers today? Here are a few starting points: The transportation market has changed. The lowest rate […]
Why Managed Transportation Helps Reduce Risk
The latest Supreme Court ruling on freight broker liability should be a wake-up call for every shipper, freight forwarder, NVOCC, and logistics buyer. The issue is no longer just “who can get the load covered?” The better question is: Who is managing the transportation process in a way that is documented, defensible, and safety-focused? The […]