Is now a good time to buy a truck, pt. 2
Recently we addressed the most frequent question asked on our weekly DAT iQ Live series: Is now a good time
4 trigger events for transportation mini-bids
Transportation mini-bids have grown in popularity in recent years. With sophisticated data analytics, these continuous procurement strategies are easier to
Rise of the Mini-Bid: How transportation procurement is changing
Mini-bids have been around for decades, but transportation procurement teams have used them more and more in recent years. The
The diseconomies of scale in truckload freight
Procuring truckload capacity is unique compared to other commodities, which adds challenges to creating a successful transportation budget. With most
What are transportation mini-bids?
In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen
How to give executives a clear view into transportation budgets
The spike in truckload shipping costs in 2020 brought extra attention to transportation budgets and operations. Given all the uncertainties
VIDEO: How do I get my own trucking authority?
As part of our Trucking AMA series, we asked our panel of trucking insiders to share how they started their motor
Repairing the routing guide: How mini-bids add flexibility
What’s the best way to repair a broken routing guide? In these days of COVID-19, the question comes up with
VIDEO: How do I start working with freight brokers?
You’ve jumped through all the hurdles and got your own trucking authority – now you need to find customers. In
Need more flexibility for your transportation teams? Create a variable budget
As another tumultuous year looms, supply chain and logistics teams are seeking ways to build robust transportation budgets that better
2021 Shipper Readiness Checklist: Key strategies for transportation
Supply chains faced unprecedented disruptions in 2020, but the pandemic provided fresh perspectives for 2021. During a monthly roundtable meeting,
Predictive Power: Why forecasting matters in transportation
Imagine you’re leaving for vacation a month from now, but your bags have to be packed today. You likely aren’t