The 2:00 Minute Warning with Mike Regan

Join us next Wednesday for a new webinar: Is your supply chain an asset or an anchor?

December 3, 2025

Have a Happy Thanksgiving—Then Join Us for Our December Webinar!

November 26, 2025

How Smart Savvy Shippers Lower Their LTL Rates

November 19, 2025

Updates to Note from UPS and LTL Carriers – In 2026 Pay Close Attention to the Transportation Markets

November 12, 2025

"What if?" Two Important Words to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2026

November 4, 2025

What will 2026 look like for shippers?

October 29, 2025

Are you serious about reducing your supply chain costs?

October 22, 2025

Issues That Will Affect Your Freight Costs and Supply Chains in 2026

October 15, 2025

Let’s Talk About Your Career

October 8, 2025

Insights from the Journal of Commerce’s Outstanding 2025 Inland Distribution Conference

October 1, 2025

A Look at the Outstanding Tariff Webcast We Hosted with Our Friends from NITL and CSCMP

September 24, 2025

How to Reduce Your Logistics and Supply Chain Costs 10-15% - Part 3

September 17, 2025

How Will the Tariffs and De Minimis Issues Impact Your Company

September 10, 2025

Reducing Your Freight and Supply Chain Costs by 10%-15% - Part 2

September 3, 2025

How to Reduce Your Freight and Supply Chain Costs by 10-15%

August 27, 2025

How will tariffs, the freight pendulum and other factors impact your 2026 freight plans?

August 20, 2025

How much is your company’s supply chain exposed to tariff increases?

August 13, 2025

Union Pacific and UPS Have Announced New Plans for their Business

August 6, 2025

How to Prepare for Changes in the LTL Freight Classification System

July 30, 2025

What You Need to Know About New LTL Freight Classification Rules Now in Effect

July 23, 2025

Tariff Updates and One Last Alert About the LTL Freight Classification Changes Approaching

July 16, 2025

Dates in July That Could Significantly Influence Your Supply Chain for the Rest of 2025

July 9, 2025

With more tariffs and LTL pricing changes ahead, is it time to revisit your 2025 freight budget?

July 2, 2025

Iran, Supply Chains, and Balance Sheets Are All Under Attack

June 25, 2025

Are You Ready for the Impact of Tariffs on Your Supply Chain?

June 18, 2025

A Thank You to Our Associates for Their Role in a New Award and a Summary of the Tariff Webinar

June 11, 2025

Important Tariff Webcast Ahead: Impact of Tariff Ruling and Expectations for the Future

June 4, 2025

More Tariff Changes and Other Items that Could Affect Your Freight Costs in 2025

May 28, 2025

How Will Trade Resurgence With China Impact Your Supply Chains and Logistics Operations?

May 21, 2025

Tariff Cut Announcements and Other Changes that Could Impact Your Supply Chain

May 14, 2025

Tariff Plan Considerations and a Note on UPS Pricing Changes

May 7, 2025

When it comes to dealing with tariffs, LTL, TL, parcel and other supply chain challenges, what's your solution?

April 30, 2025

New Webinar: Managing in a “Tariffying” World – And a Word on LTL Classifications

April 23, 2025

With Tariffs “Bueno Suerte. Vaya Con Dios!” Plus, A New Interview with Noted Economist Gary Shilling

April 16, 2025

Tariffs on Pause, Tensions with China, and Tips to Consider

April 9, 2025

WEBINAR: TOMORROW, APRIL 3 - Tariff Talk - What’s Your Company’s Plan for Managing the Outcome?

April 2, 2025

Tariffs, Cargo Theft, and Updates on the LTL Classification Matter

March 26, 2025

Tariffs, the Red Sea, and UPS Fees: Supply Chain Concerns to Consider

March 19, 2025

How Will Tariffs Impact Your Supply Chains?

March 12, 2025

Let’s Fix This LTL Stuff and Get Ahead of Upcoming NMFC Changes

March 5, 2025

When It Comes to Managing Your Ocean, TL, LTL, Parcel Issues Are You Prepared to Think the Unthinkable?

February 26, 2025

When your truckload, LTL, and parcel rates are all going up, how is it possible to reduce your overall costs?

February 19, 2025

A TL Market Update and Three Things LTL Shippers Must Do to Prepare for NMFC Changes in July!

February 12, 2025

When facing supply chain challenges like new tariffs or LTL pricing structure changes, what’s your plan?

February 5, 2025

What’s happening with the freight markets and upcoming NMFC changes

January 29, 2025

A brief look at tariffs and how LTL issues could affect freight costs in the future

January 22, 2025

Good news about the ports and important updates about LTL pricing structures

January 15, 2025

How will LTL pricing changes affect your freight costs and a brief update on labor negotiations at our East Coast Ports

January 8, 2025

Are you ready for a potential strike at the East Coast Ports, UPS and FedEx "updates" and changes to LTL pricing?

December 18, 2024

Why you should join us for an epic LTL shipping webcast

December 11, 2024

How LTL rate and pricing structure changes will impact your freight costs in 2025

December 4, 2024

Are your UPS and FedEx parcel costs rising more than expected?

November 27, 2024

When it comes to managing logistics and supply chain issues, what’s the cost of doing nothing?

November 20, 2024

Factors that Could Escalate Freight Costs by 12-15% in 2025

November 13, 2024

More Supply Chain Disruption with Labor Unrest at Canadian Ports and An Important Talking Logistics Podcast With Adrian Gonzalez

November 6, 2024

A Tip for Managing Freight Costs: Little Things Can Make a Big Difference!

October 30, 2024

Forecast For Shippers In 2025: Volatility, Variability and Viability Will Impact Supply Chains And Freight Costs

October 23, 2024

How Will Disruptions from Hurricanes and the East Coast Ports Affect Supply Chains and Freight Costs

October 16, 2024

East and Gulf Coast Ports Resume Operations Under Tentative Agreement

October 4, 2024

Update on the East and Gulf Coast Port Strike, Plus LTL Sourcing Advice

October 2, 2024

What happens if the East and Gulf Coast Ports are shut down on October 1st?

September 25, 2024

Is your supply chain potentially an “Achilles’ Heel” for your company?

September 18, 2024

Two Important Issues that Could Impact Shippers in the Fourth Quarter

September 11, 2024

Does your company have a written annual supply chain plan?

September 4, 2024

Minimize these UPS, FedEx and DHL surcharges, and LTL pricing changes to protect your profits

August 28, 2024

Take Two Minutes to Think About These Supply Chain Threats

August 21, 2024

As AI Capabilities Grow, Look for More Shippers to Prioritize Digitizing Their Supply Chains

August 14, 2024

The Secret to Lowering Freight Costs Even When Carriers Are Raising Rates

August 7, 2024

How density-based LTL class changes will affect your freight costs

July 31, 2024

UPS Peak Season Rate Increases Just Ahead

July 24, 2024

Looking at Your Freight Budget for 2025, Would a 15% Reduction Help Your Bottom Line?

July 17, 2024

What’s happening in the truckload sector and how can shippers respond?

July 10, 2024

A Special July 4th Edition: Pay Attention to Key Issues in the Ocean and Truckload Sectors

July 3, 2024

A Look at CSCMP’s Annual State of Logistics Report

June 26, 2024

Attention Ocean Shippers: Are Supply Chain Storms Ahead?

June 19, 2024

Is your freight payment process an asset or an anchor?

June 12, 2024

Three pieces of advice for lowering your logistics costs

June 5, 2024

Is another supply chain storm headed your way?

May 29, 2024

How Do Transportation Markets Changes Affect Your Sourcing Strategies?

May 22, 2024

Interview with Gary Shilling: What’s going on with the economy?

May 15, 2024

Three Things Shippers Should Pay Attention to Right Now

May 8, 2024

What should shippers expect to see for the remainder of 2024?

May 1, 2024

What's going on with rates in the truckload market?

April 24, 2024

Have rates in the truckload market officially bottomed out?

April 17, 2024

Are you pretending not to know your company's supply chain issues?

April 10, 2024

Will freight rates rise by as much as 25-30% over the next 2-3 years?

April 3, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and supply chain impact

March 27, 2024

How accessorial charges affect freight costs and logistics budgets

March 20, 2024

The Red Sea situation calls for a supply chain contingency plan

March 13, 2024

Is your supply chain prepared for the future?

March 6, 2024

When it comes to lowering LTL costs, stop being a “Doubting Thomas!”

February 28, 2024

Is it really possible to lower freight costs when rates are rising?

February 21, 2024

Important Factors to Keep in Mind Regarding the Red Sea Situation

February 14, 2024

Is it time to reset your 2024 freight budget?

February 7, 2024

Stop Being Surprised! Join Us for Our Red Sea Update Webcast With Our Friends From CSCMP and the NIT League!

January 31, 2024

How much supply chain risk is your company willing to accept?

January 24, 2024

If you’re an LTL shipper, this may be one of the most important messages for you.

January 17, 2024

Will the situation in the Red Sea create red ink for your company?

January 10, 2024

How the Yellow Auction Results Will Impact LTL Shippers Going Forward

December 12, 2023

How Will Rate Increases from UPS and LTL Carriers Affect Your Freight Budget in 2024?

December 6, 2023

With 2024 Ahead, What’s Up with UPS and Your LTL Carriers?

November 29, 2023

Want to Increase Your Profitability by 1%? Then Ask: Is Your Company’s Supply Chain an Asset or an Anchor?

November 21, 2023

Three Things That Will Impact Your LTL Costs in 2024!

November 15, 2023

How are carriers responding to the freight recession?

November 8, 2023

Is this freight recession a problem or an opportunity for your company?

November 1, 2023

A Special Message from Your LTL and Truckload Carriers: It’s Time for Better RFPs!

October 25, 2023

How Will “Black Swan” Events Impact Your Supply Chain?

October 18, 2023

The Estes Express Cyberattack: What It Means for Carriers and Shippers

October 11, 2023

After a Crazy Summer, Here Is What to Expect from Parcel and LTL Carriers

October 4, 2023

Are Your LTL Rates 15% - 20% Higher Than They Need To Be?

September 27, 2023

Factors You Must Consider for Your 2024 Freight Budget

September 20, 2023

Will the Iceberg of Ignorance Sink Your Supply Chain?

September 13, 2023

WEBINAR: LTL Opportunities in the Wake of Yellow and Beyond

September 6, 2023

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for 2024? Two Conferences to Consider.

August 30, 2023

Understanding What the New Ratified UPS Contract Means for Shippers

August 23, 2023

Are your company’s LTL rates higher than they should be?

August 16, 2023

Yellow Begins Bankruptcy and Liquidation Proceedings

August 9, 2023

How Will Yellow’s Closure Impact LTL Shippers?

August 2, 2023

Understanding the Yellow Situation: What it Means for the Marketplace

July 27, 2023

Yellow & UPS Situations Underscore Your Need for An LTL Strategy – Strikes Averted, For Now

July 24, 2023

Quick UPS Update + The Cost of Supply Chain Indifference

July 19, 2023

The Drama Continues as UPS and Yellow Continue to Clash with Teamsters

July 12, 2023

Happy July 4! The Fireworks Display Complements of the Teamsters and UPS

July 3, 2023

Yellow is Back in the Spotlight - Implications for the LTL Freight Marketplace

June 28, 2023

How Supply Chain Practices Affect Your Company’s Cash Conversion Cycle

June 21, 2023

Updates on West Coast Port Disruptions and the I-95 Bridge Collapse

June 14, 2023

Better Supply Chain Practices Equals Better Balance Sheets

June 7, 2023

UPS Talks with Teamsters and a Look at Factors Impacting Balance Sheets

May 31, 2023

Understand How Your Supply Chain Impacts Your Balance Sheet

May 24, 2023

Companies Don’t Compete – Supply Chains Compete.

May 17, 2023

How Does Bandwidth Affect Your Supply Chain Crisis Capabilities?

May 10, 2023

Are You Proactive or Reactive in Managing Your Supply Chain?

May 3, 2023

How Will the Freight Recession Impact Your Supply Chains and Freight Budgets?

April 26, 2023

UPS and West Coast Port Negotiations = More Supply Chain Uncertainty

April 19, 2023

Critical Issues That Must Be Addressed Before You Conduct Your Next Sourcing Event

April 12, 2023

Will Labor Disruptions Impact Your Supply Chain?

April 5, 2023

More Consolidation on the Way As Knight-Swift Acquires U.S. Xpress

March 29, 2023

Will the Silicon Valley Bank Fallout Affect Your Supply Chain? And Our Salute to the Women Supply Chain Leaders

March 22, 2023

What’s really going on in the freight markets?

March 15, 2023

Insights from JOC’s TPM23 Conference

March 8, 2023

Protect Your Career: What to Know When You’re Called to Go Before the Board

March 1, 2023

Our Semi-Annual Economic Review and Forecast With Noted Economist Gary Shilling

February 22, 2023

What Does TFI International’s Investment in ArcBest (ABF) Mean for Shippers?

February 15, 2023

How Will the UPS/Teamsters and PMA/ILWU Issues Affect Your Supply Chain?

February 8, 2023

Special Birthday Edition: 39 Years, Billions in Savings, Ready for More

February 1, 2023

The Right Way Versus the Wrong Way Equals BIG $ When Conducting Transportation Sourcing Events

January 25, 2023

Will The Freight Recession Affect Your Carrier Rates?

January 18, 2023

How Will This Freight Recession Affect Your 2023 Freight Budget?

January 11, 2023

Are You On Santa’s Naughty Or Nice List?

December 20, 2022

How Will Volatility Affect Your Freight Budgets and Supply Chain Activities?

December 14, 2022

Are you prepared to call an audible on your transportation and supply chain strategies?

December 7, 2022

BRACE YOURSELF! More Turbulence in the Transportation Markets

November 30, 2022

"What, Me Worry?" Ongoing Contract Negotiations With Railroads and Ports Threaten Supply Chains!

November 22, 2022

Is a Transportation Sourcing Event in Your Future? Do It the Right Way

November 16, 2022

NEWS FLASH! Your Supply Chain is Vulnerable and at Risk

November 9, 2022

UPS, Rail Strike and Diesel Fuel - Three Issues that Could Soon Impact Your Freight Costs and Supply Chain

November 2, 2022

Two (of Many) Reasons Why Sourcing Truckload and LTL Capacity is Unique

October 26, 2022

What You Wish Your CEO Knew About Truckload and LTL Freight

October 19, 2022

What If….? Rail Strike Back on the Table and Other “Predictable Surprises” in the Supply Chain

October 12, 2022

FedEx Announces Historic Rate Increase - And Then Some! And An Important Development Potentially Affecting West Coast Ports

October 5, 2022

With Ocean Rates Plummeting and Truckload Rates on the Table, Shippers Finally Get Some Good News! But...

September 28, 2022

With Contract Negotiations Creating Supply Chain Uncertainty, What’s Your Strategy and Plan?

September 21, 2022

Latest Developments on Ocean Rates, Negotiations at the West Coast Ports, and Detention and Demurrage

September 14, 2022

As You Manage Your Logistics and Supply Chain Activities: How Good Is Your Data?

September 7, 2022

Are you taking advantage of the rate volatility in the transportation marketplace?

August 31, 2022

What to Consider When Building a 2023 Freight Budget

August 24, 2022

Why Freight Rates Remain Stubbornly High. Lessons Learned During JOC’s Webcast on the Trucking Industry

August 17, 2022

What happens to your supply chain when chaos meets confusion?

August 10, 2022

With a freight recession likely, should your freight costs be going down?

August 3, 2022

Lessons Learned from Webcast on AB 5 and the West Coast Port Negotiations

July 27, 2022

Our Interview with Gary Shilling: What’s Going on with the Economy?

July 20, 2022

Upcoming Webinar Will Address Impact of California’s AB 5 Law

July 13, 2022

AB 5 + WEST COAST PORTS + THE UFLPA = A VERY BAD WEEK FOR SHIPPERS!

July 6, 2022

Lessons from CSCMP’s Annual Report Card for Shippers and Carriers

June 29, 2022

Update on the West Coast Ports Negotiations

June 22, 2022

Note to CEOs: Want a Great Supply Chain? Then Get Involved!

June 15, 2022

Want to Conduct a Great LTL or Truckload Sourcing Event?

June 8, 2022

Diesel, West Coast Ports and Shanghai, Oh My! Three Supply Chain Challenges to Watch

June 1, 2022

Target’s Current Supply Chain Challenges and the Road Ahead

May 25, 2022

With Freight Rates More Stable, Why Do My Freight Costs Keep Going Up?

May 18, 2022

Practical Advice for Managing Supply Chains

May 11, 2022

How will the situation at the ports in China affect your supply chain?

May 4, 2022

Logistics Lessons from J.B. Hunt and Pitt Ohio Executives

April 27, 2022

Is it possible to reduce freight costs when carriers pass along big rate increases?

April 20, 2022

Walmart Increases Driver Pay and Shanghai Extends a Lockdown

April 13, 2022

Is your company ready for a potential West Coast port slow down or shut down in July?

April 6, 2022

“Can You Help Me?” A Lesson for Life and Managing Logistics and Supply Chain Issues

March 30, 2022

When it comes to managing logistics and supply chain issues, are you operating in survival mode?

March 23, 2022

How the Price of Fuel is Impacting the Supply Chain

March 16, 2022

Want More Capacity? Here Are Five Things to Know Before Sourcing Your LTL or Truckload Freight

March 9, 2022

Impact of Ukrainian Conflict on Logistics Underscores the Need to Map Your Supply Chain

March 2, 2022

Valuable Tips for Getting Better Results on Your Truckload and LTL Sourcing Events

February 23, 2022

An Inside Look at Ambassador Bridge - What the Closure and Reopening Means for Shippers

February 16, 2022

As Truckers Speak, Are Shippers Listening?

February 9, 2022

Looking at Current Freight Events Evokes “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!”

February 2, 2022

As Supply Chain Disruptions Continue to Mount, What’s Your Contingency Plan?

January 26, 2022

Omicron is a Reminder: You Get the Supply Chain You’re Willing to Live With!

January 19, 2022

Wondering Where the Economy is Headed in 2022? Check Out this Interview with Gary Shilling!

January 12, 2022

Here are 3 Things Shippers Need To Keep on Their Radar Heading into 2022

January 5, 2022

The Impact of Central Freight's Closure and Further Consolidation in the LTL Sector

December 15, 2021

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