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Transportation Optimization: Using freight technology as a guide for innovation during disruption

Adam RobinsonNovember 3, 2020Freight Market Blog

Transportation optimization sounds exceedingly complex. However, it is merely the process of reallocating assets and making the best decisions to maximize supply chain resources. Unfortunately, finding the best ways to … Read More

WHITE PAPER: How disruption drives innovation in freight & freight forecasting

Adam RobinsonOctober 7, 2020Freight Market Blog, White Papers

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The more disruptive the forces, the greater the need for change. Disruption is a catalyst for innovation. The short-term (12 to 18 months) peak-to-trough cycles in transportation and logistics mean … Read More

Shipping demand management: why enterprise shippers need in-depth insights

Jason VanoverMarch 4, 2021Freight Market Blog

Truckload freight and transportation costs make up a large part of most logistical spending for shipping companies across the country. With surges in fuel costs and new fees, taxes and expenses levied … Read More

[stackd] How Technology & Data are Creating New Freight Shipping Models

Adam RobinsonFebruary 24, 2021Freight Market Blog

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Listen to the episode On the episode you’ll hear: How do we as technology providers reduce the amount of noise for potential buyers of these platforms and provide a simple … Read More

7 tips for carriers to use analytics to improve carrier operations

Adam RobinsonFebruary 2, 2021Freight Market Blog

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Trucking carriers and freight managers have much to keep up with in the shipper and trucking industry. This becomes especially true today during recovery and continued disruptions and deviations in … Read More

Why enterprise shippers need interoperability in their freight and logistics technology stack

Jason VanoverJanuary 26, 2021Freight Market Blog

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In logistics, many vital processes remain outdated and subject to manual management. Some of the largest enterprises are still using old and obsolete methods and platforms. This leaves shippers, carriers … Read More

[INFOGRAPHIC] Shipping technology: the must-have systems in the shipper tech stack

Jason VanoverJanuary 22, 2021Freight Market Blog, Infographics

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) The shipper tech stack is continuously expanding, and according to Transportation Impact, “Key to all these new capabilities is data interoperability. Companies need their business-critical … Read More

4 Tips for carriers to maximize fleet asset utilization using data

Adam RobinsonJanuary 21, 2021Freight Market Blog

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Are you using your trucking assets as efficiently as possible? Have you taken any steps to increase capacity utilization? Chances are that you answered “yes,” but your attempts to maximize … Read More

7 ways freight tech reduces operations costs and improves profits for carriers

Adam RobinsonJanuary 5, 2021Freight Market Blog

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do … Read More

10 shipper of choice tips to aid in securing capacity and carrier relationships

Adam RobinsonJanuary 4, 2021Freight Market Blog

With competition and the demand for fast and reliable transportation management options also increasing at rates never seen before, shippers need to focus on providing quality services to thrive. Becoming … Read More

7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

Adam RobinsonDecember 29, 2020Freight Market Blog

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Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. According to Logistics Management, “Time is money in … Read More

Freight Forecasting During COVID-19 (with video)

Scott MallDecember 11, 2020Freight Market Blog

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Co-hosts Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca focused on freight forecasting during COVID-19 on this episode of #WithSONAR. In addition, Taylor and Falasca discussed SONAR’s Lane Scorecard and how shippers can … Read More

Logistics Events: Top 12 Virtual Events to Attend

Jason VanoverDecember 8, 2020Freight Market Blog

Staying up to date with the latest trends, technology and innovations is important within any industry, but it is particularly true of the logistics and shipping industry. Here are some … Read More

Top 18 Freight Podcasts to Subscribe to Now

Adam RobinsonDecember 4, 2020Freight Market Blog

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While logging into a shipping data analytics engine like FreightWaves SONAR is an excellent way to keep tabs on the market, there’s another opportunity to stay in the know without … Read More

Zaro Transportation Leverages SONAR to Augment Its Rate Model and Manages Freight Better

Adam RobinsonDecember 3, 2020Case Studies, Freight Market Blog

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View the Full Case Study Zaro Transportation is a Laredo, Texas-based transportation company that provides door-to-door freight services and coverage throughout Mexico and the United States, crossing through the port … Read More

Taimen Transport moves into the 4PL space with SONAR-powered freight management

Adam RobinsonOctober 29, 2020Case Studies, Freight Market Blog

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View the Full Case Study Taimen Transport LLC – A rapidly growing North American Logistics Services Provider –is advancing its ability to become a best in class 4PL and add … Read More

Transportation Benchmarking: Why Benchmarking Against Peers Aids in Turbulent Freight Markets

Adam RobinsonOctober 19, 2020Freight Market Blog

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Within the transportation and shipping industries, one of the most challenging aspects of freight management and logistics comes down to knowing what to charge, when to charge it and what … Read More

Q4 2020 Forecast – Freight Forecasting with Michael V (video)

Scott MallOctober 16, 2020Freight Market Blog

Freight Forecasting with Michael Vincent

Kyle Lintner, Principal and Managing Partner at K-Ratio, joins Freight Forecasting host Michael Vincent in a discussion of key market indicators and what they are saying about the fourth quarter … Read More

[PODCAST] What is SONAR?

Adam RobinsonOctober 14, 2020Freight Market Blog

“The Logistics of Logistics” is a podcast dedicated to exploring how things get places and the people who get them there. It is hosted by Joe Lynch, who talks with … Read More

SONAR Indices & Insights: See incoming ocean imports as a leading indicator of domestic trucking activity with Customs maritime import shipments (CSTM)

Adam RobinsonOctober 12, 2020Freight Market Blog

Each week, you’ll learn about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week the Customs Maritime Import Shipments (CSTM) is highlighted. This index allows SONAR … Read More

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By increasing the number of loaded miles per day your drivers drive by 1% and your rate per mile by $0.03 you will make more per week #WithSONAR.

#WithSONAR you can save up to per week through better bid negotiations and more effective management of your routing guide.

#WithSonar you can add 1 more load per person each day and increase $5 margin per load, earning your company an extra per week.

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