As we have argued a number times in past posts (see Avoiding the Two-Year Carrier Pitfall, by Kevin McCarthy, September 2nd, 2010, for example), taking a strategic approach to truckload procurement reaps competitive dividends for both shippers and service providers. We make no apologies for emphasizing the arguments again, particularly at a time when market capacity is tightening and it becomes increasingly difficult to resist the temptation to slip into knee-jerk buying practices. Read More…
