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Shippers and 3PL's: LTL Rates on the Rise how to deal with it - Loadsmart

Written by loadsmart | Oct 9, 2014

Carriers and truckers are in demand and LTL rates are going up . Although it’s fair, how should shippers and third party logistcs manage?

Shippers and Logistics Quick Guide on how to deal By EFT

1. Negotiate with the carriers
2. Avoid spot quotes
3. Carrier selection
4. Use a transportation management system
5. Improve packaging
6. Freight class analysis
7. Change shipping mode
8. Eliminate and consolidate
9. Longer transit times
10. Hire Third Party Logistics

For specifics go to EFT>>