Transportation has always been one of the most important parts of the supply chain, but it has also become one of the most complex. Fluctuating freight markets, changing customer expectations, labor shortages, and increasing operational costs have made it more difficult than ever to keep freight moving efficiently. As a
When businesses evaluate transportation providers, price is often one of the first things they compare. While cost is certainly important, it rarely tells the whole story. Most logistics providers can successfully move freight when everything goes according to plan. The real difference appears when capacity tightens, weather delays shipments, appointments
In logistics, it’s easy to become focused on the day-to-day demands of moving freight. Shipments need to be scheduled, appointments need to be met, issues need to be resolved, and customers need updates. With so much attention devoted to daily execution, it can be difficult to step back and evaluate
This year, Becker Logistics celebrates 29 years in business! Recently, we had the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with employees and their families at a Chicago Dogs baseball game in Rosemont, Illinois. It was a fun evening filled with conversation, laughter, and reflection. Looking around at everyone together served as
Shipping delays remain one of the biggest challenges in logistics and supply chain management. While some disruptions are unavoidable, many delays are caused by preventable operational issues that happen long before a truck arrives at a dock. Many companies focus heavily on transit times, forecasts, and freight rates. However, some
In retail distribution, timing is everything. When shipments arrive late, shelves sit empty, promotions fall short, and customers turn elsewhere. For transportation and logistics managers, even small disruptions in dry van freight can quickly turn into larger operational challenges. Dry van shipping delays are common, but they are often preventable.
If you have ever received an LTL shipping invoice that was higher than expected, you are not alone. Many shippers run into unexpected charges due to one key factor that often gets overlooked: freight class. Freight class plays a major role in determining LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping rates. However, it is
Fuel price uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges facing today’s supply chains. One week, rates feel manageable. The next, rising diesel costs push transportation budgets beyond expectations. For shippers, this constant fluctuation makes it difficult to plan, forecast, and maintain consistent service levels. Instead of reacting to every market
Transportation has always been one of the most important parts of the supply chain, but it has also become one of the most complex. Fluctuating
When businesses evaluate transportation providers, price is often one of the first things they compare. While cost is certainly important, it rarely tells the whole
In logistics, it’s easy to become focused on the day-to-day demands of moving freight. Shipments need to be scheduled, appointments need to be met, issues