The Becker Logistics Blog

Truckload rates are rising, but the reason is not as simple as a sudden surge in freight demand. In fact, one of the most important things for shippers to understand about the current market is that rates have been increasing faster than freight volumes. That might seem contradictory. After all,

Here’s a common scenario shippers face daily:You need to move a load and go out to get some quotes.Two come back in roughly the same range. The third is nearly 20% lower.The decision seems obvious. Why pay more for what appears to be the exact same service? But here’s the

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

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.