Transportation Procurement Best Practices – Not Just for the Fortune 500

With the market stacked against them, here are three things shippers can do to get the most bang for their buck.

A quick glance at freight indices, such as the Market Demand Index (MDI) and the Shippers’ Condition Index (SCI), shows that motor carriers continue to have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating with shippers. That’s good news for safe, reliable carriers, who are well-positioned to take advantage of the favorable market conditions. For shippers, the current market is as painful as what carriers have been facing at the diesel pump this year. Read more →