As shippers strive to optimize their logistics operations and gain a competitive edge in today’s business environment, achieving enterprise-wide visibility in transportation management has become a top priority.

This white paper explores what best-in-class looks like when it comes to data and visibility, the evolution companies go through as they digitize their transportation programs and what it means to achieve enterprise-wide financial and operational visibility across each department.

As companies grow, they often face significant hurdles in managing their supply chain, particularly transportation. From rising costs to unpredictable disruptions and a lack of visibility into the logistics process, these challenges can significantly hinder growth if not addressed strategically.

This guide aims to explain the landscape of freight rates through the lens of truckload shipping. By exploring the components, influencing factors, and their cumulative impact on costs, it equips shippers with insights into the essence of a competitive rate.

You will not only gain clarification to the importance of competitive rates for shippers’ profitability, but also learn actionable strategies, and how to leverage best practices and technology to secure and maintain competitive rates amidst a volatile market.

Are you struggling to effectively manage the freight invoice and audit process?

Do you find yourself dealing with invoice discrepancies, manual investigations, and a lack of visibility into your transportation costs?

The goal of this guide is to help you as the shipper better manage the freight invoice and audit process.

In this guide, we outline:

• Overview and common challenges faced by both shippers and carriers
• The role and benefit of using a managed transportation solutions provider
• Insights, solutions, and tips & tricks from our subject matter experts on how to improve your process

How do you source your carriers? What are you prioritizing when you go out to bid? Who from your team is involved in this process?

These are all questions you should be asking yourself before you put out an RFP (Request for Partnership)

The goal of this white paper is to illustrate the steps involved when establishing a carrier sourcing strategy.

Each step has an accompanying video where Jill Clifford, FreightPlus President, provides context regarding the action.

You will learn how to:

• Assemble the proper team to ensure a smooth brand experience
• Vet carriers and create measurable relationships with incumbents to reduce risk
• Create a bid workbook that establishes service requirements and cost-saving efforts

The goal of any Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) negotiation is to source carriers that will provide great service to your freight, your facilities, your customers, and your suppliers at a fair market price.

However, shippers typically run into trouble when negotiating because they lack the information on how it operates.

To help, we’ve created a white paper on the best practices our experts have accumulated over our 30 years in logistics.

In this guide you will learn:

• The carriers’ operations and needs
• The freight data to collect
• Tips and tricks for negotiating

The holiday season is a make-or-break period for many businesses, particularly in the retail and food & beverage industries.

The pressure to deliver on time while maintaining product quality can be overwhelming.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire holiday freight planning process, covering essential topics such as:

• Demand Forecasting
• Lead Time Optimization
• Managing Perishable Goods
• Leveraging Data for Better Decision-Making

Becoming a Shipper of Choice is not just a badge of honor—it’s a business strategy that can lead to significant operational advantages.

Companies that earn the Shipper of Choice designation benefit from faster freight movement, better rates, and stronger, long-term partnerships with transportation providers.

This comprehensive guide will explore:

• What it means to be a Shipper of Choice
• The operational benefits that set your business apart
• Actionable steps to achieve this powerful status