FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 28, 2021

To illustrate, flatbed tender rejection rates increased from a low of less than 1% in April 2020 to 30% in June 2021 before retreating to 26%. In addition, data from surveys of small and mid-sized flatbed carriers show how improved flatbed volume has translated into improved operating and financial performance for flatbed carriers.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The ATA creates the tonnage index through a series of surveys of its members. The anonymity of the survey and companies participating prevents us from understanding the percentage of tonnage each company accounts for or the type of freight being shipped. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8, Data Collection.

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Trucking White Paper Procurement Analytics Trends 92

FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 28, 2021

In contrast to the softer packaging prices experienced in 2020, companies have experienced significant inflation rates to-date in 2021, which has made packaging an area of greater focus for shippers. FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER. Request a SONAR Demo. Request a SONAR SCI Demo.

Negotiating Skills 52

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.” That’s especially true when considering the state of the economy and hopes for growth in 2021.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Trucking Operations Optimization Software 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Normally, spot rates in this lane fall to their lowest points of the year in the winter months of January and February, but that has not been the case so far in 2021. . Download the White Paper. Restructuring supply chains will have a lasting effect on logistics networks.

Price Reduction 92

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

So, to learn more about these challenges and how companies are addressing rate increases, capacity restraints, and other issues, we sponsored a survey. Although LTL rates have been rising over the last couple of years, 81% of surveyed companies saw their LTL contract rates increase between 2021 and 2022. Here’s what we learned.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Survey 62

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

In a white paper on “ How reinventing the supply chain can transform the planner role ,” consulting firm EY cites their research that lack of the right supply chain talent is the second highest challenge to meeting supply chain goals. It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever.

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