Across all segments, freight costs have escalated as trucking capacity has tightened nationwide.
Suspicious shippers expect these costs to continue to rise as carriers compete for drivers and new federal regulations come into play. Shippers are estimating this will add millions to costs in 2018 – but are you confident in your estimates?
Although shippers planned for much higher freight costs, the level of increase has exceeded expectations and freight expenses are negatively impacting the first quarter.
What’s all the commotion about?
Carriers winning this battle are marching to their own beat and responding to customers in a new way with solutions of all kinds. Looking for a new beat? Consider the following ways to Think Differently, Act Differently, and Operate Differently.
Successful shipper/carrier relationships recognize the market conditions and have a shared understanding of what each other are facing in 2018. Open communication and appreciation result in a louder beat as shippers and carriers understand the importance in thinking, acting and operating differently in 2018 and the years to come.
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