The 2:00 Minute Warning with Mike Regan

Challenges in the Trucking and Ocean Markets = Revise Your Freight Budget or Revise Your Resume!

March 3, 2021

Heads Up: Your CEO Could be Calling!

February 24, 2021

Note to CEOs: Don't blame the logistics department!

February 17, 2021

Can You Afford to be a Tactical Shipper?

February 10, 2021

UPS Freight Acquisition Impact on LTL Shippers and Turbulence in the Ocean Markets

February 3, 2021

TFI International Acquisition of UPS Freight Raises Questions

January 27, 2021

LTL Carriers Using Yield Management Techniques to Identify New Accessorial Charges

January 20, 2021

Ocean Sector Shaping the Next Shipageddon

January 13, 2021

Quantifying the Financial Impact of Code Red Conditions for Shippers

January 6, 2021

Why You Need to Double Check Your 2021 Freight Budget

December 16, 2020

UPS temporarily suspending the pickup of some shipments is just the tip of the iceberg

December 9, 2020

The Right and the Wrong Way to Conduct RFP Sourcing Events

December 2, 2020

A Holiday Shipping Season Like No Other!

November 24, 2020

Tips on How to Manage Freight Costs in this CODE RED Environment

November 18, 2020

Is It Time to Revise Your 2021 Freight Budget?

November 11, 2020

Managing Freight Costs in a Turbulent Market - What's Your Plan?

November 4, 2020

What will your company do when you encounter supply chain disruptions?

October 28, 2020

Will your company need a "Code Red" freight budget for 2021?

October 21, 2020

Tips for Shippers Who Are Navigating in this "Code Red" Transportation Marketplace

October 14, 2020

How "Code Red" Conditions Are Impacting Shippers

October 7, 2020

How Will "Freight Embargoes" Impact Your Supply Chain in the Fourth Quarter?

October 1, 2020

Caution: Supply Chain Disruptions Ahead

September 23, 2020

How do we manage freight costs in this Code Red environment?

September 16, 2020

Code Red in the Transportation Market! TranzAct to the Rescue

September 9, 2020

The Parcel Market is Hot! Large Volume Parcel Shippers Prepare for Upcoming Surcharges from UPS and FedEx

September 3, 2020

How Volatility is Impacting Freight Budgets

August 26, 2020

YRC & LTL Market Updates

August 19, 2020

How the LTL Carriers' Plans for Growth Can Impact Your Freight Budgets

August 12, 2020

How Obstacles With Ocean Freight Are Affecting Freight Budgets

August 5, 2020

2021 Freight Budget

July 29, 2020

How the YRC Deal is Impacting the LTL Marketplace

July 22, 2020

Is your company experiencing supply chain denial?

July 15, 2020

YRC Bolstered by $700 Million CARES Act Loan

July 8, 2020

Betting on a recovery in your freight budget?

July 1, 2020

More Valuable Tips for Conducting LTL Sourcing Events

June 24, 2020

Sourcing LTL freight soon? Here's some advice.

June 17, 2020

Heads Up! New Surcharges from UPS and FedEx

June 11, 2020

Recovery is Underway for Freight Markets! What Does This Mean for Shippers?

June 3, 2020

Managing Freight Costs? Pay Attention to the Road Ahead!

May 28, 2020

Turbulence in the LTL Markets and What this Means for LTL Shippers

May 21, 2020

Is Your Supply Chain Overrated?

May 13, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Impact Freight Budgets? And a Stress Test Quiz

May 6, 2020

What We're Seeing in the Marketplace and Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Stress Test

April 29, 2020

Bullwhips, Oil Prices, and Trailer Orders: Supply Chains Are in Uncharted Waters. So What's Your Plan?

April 22, 2020

Stop Taking Your Supply Chain for Granted!

April 15, 2020

For Freight and Supply Chain Issues, What Will Your New Normal Look Like?

April 8, 2020

UPS and FedEx Suspend Service Guarantees and Other Updates on How LTL Carriers are Dealing with COVID-19

April 1, 2020

How Will Freight Embargoes, High-Risk Delivery Zones and Restricted Docks Impact Your Freight Costs and Supply Chains?

March 25, 2020

Are you prepared for what comes after COVID-19?

March 18, 2020

STORM ALERT! Truckload Capacity Likely to Get Very Tight in the Next Couple Months

March 11, 2020

Understanding the Truckload Marketplace in a Sea of Uncertainty

March 4, 2020

What do your logistics contingency plans look like?

February 26, 2020

Updates on the Coronavirus and Advice for Managing Uncertainty

February 19, 2020

Coronavirus and Shipping Uncertainty

February 12, 2020

Managing Freight and Supply Chains in the Midst of Economic Uncertainty

February 5, 2020

Logistics Learning Opportunities

January 29, 2020

What You Need to Know About XPO's Potential Restructuring

January 22, 2020

Great Logistics Leaders are Aware Logistics Leaders

January 16, 2020

Transportation Issues for 2020: UPS, FedEx, Truckload, IMO 2020

January 8, 2020

Is Celadon's Bankruptcy Filing a Harbinger of Things to Come?

December 10, 2019

Attention: UPS and FedEx Shippers, Brace Yourselves! Big Increases on the Way!

December 4, 2019

How Will IMO 2020 Impact My Budget?

November 27, 2019

We Have Seen the Future! Technology Will Drive Waste Out of Supply Chains

November 20, 2019

Attention LTL Shippers: If You Want to Reduce Your Costs and Save Money, Heed this Advice!

November 13, 2019

Is There an LTL Pricing Revolution Ahead?

November 7, 2019

If LTL rates keep going up, what's your fallback plan?

October 30, 2019

Want a Great Supply Chain? Then Tear Down the Silos! [Part 2]

October 23, 2019

You Can Get Great Results by Managing Your Freight from the "Inside Out!"

October 16, 2019

Want Great Rates? Then Understand the Difference Between the Truckload and LTL Markets!

October 9, 2019

Want a Great Supply Chain? Then Tear Down the Silos! [Part 1]

October 2, 2019

CSCMP's 2019 Edge Conference Provided Shippers with Great Insights About What to Expect in 2020

September 25, 2019

Make sure your 2020 Freight Budget addresses the difference between truckload and LTL pricing patterns

September 18, 2019

Struggling to understand the truckload marketplace?

September 11, 2019

Upcoming Webinar: Understanding Today's Truckload Market—a Crucial Piece of the Transportation Budget Puzzle

September 3, 2019

Dealing with Wild Cards that Can Impact Your Transportation Budget

August 28, 2019

Is a recession ahead? Listen to our interview with Gary Shilling.

August 21, 2019

What should shippers expect to see in preparing their freight budgets for 2020?

August 14, 2019

Lower Your Rates by Using "Certainty" to Conduct Win-Win Transportation Sourcing Events

August 7, 2019

Sourcing to Mitigate Surcharges

July 31, 2019

How Will Motor Carrier Closures Impact Your Business? What You Need to Know!

July 23, 2019

Get Lean and Stop Wasting Your Transportation and Supply Chain Dollars

July 17, 2019

What does a great supply chain look like?

July 10, 2019

Supply Chain Lessons from our Founding Fathers

July 2, 2019

ICYMI: CSCMP's Annual State of Logistics Report has Some Important Information for Shippers!

June 26, 2019

Important Information for Shippers from the NASSTRAC Fly-In

June 19, 2019

What's Up With Your Weight (and Inspection) Issues!

June 12, 2019

Some new glasses might offer a better perspective on your transportation plans

June 5, 2019

Take Advantage of Market Conditions to Become that Shipper of Choice!

May 29, 2019

Great Supply Chains are Aligned Supply Chains!

May 22, 2019

How good is your supply chain?

May 15, 2019

Upcoming LTL Trends

May 8, 2019

The CEOs of Two LTL Carriers Share How Shippers Can Work with them Best

May 1, 2019

Don't Let "Icebergs" Sink Your Supply Chain Ships!

April 24, 2019

Logistics and Supply Chain Opportunities Highlighted at ProMat

April 17, 2019

Look at your business rules if you're serious about reducing your freight costs!

April 10, 2019

Transportation Sourcing Events in 2019: The Time is Now!

April 3, 2019

Swift Changes in the LTL Marketplace

March 27, 2019

Understanding OTIF and How to Use it: Hint, it's Not a Penalty Program

March 20, 2019

Wary of rising delivery penalties and transportation costs?

March 13, 2019

LTL Rates and Pricing Patterns: What You Need to Know

March 6, 2019

Attention Executives: Time for a Cleanup!

February 27, 2019

Are you prepared for dark conversations?

February 20, 2019

An Important Update on the New England Motor Freight Bankruptcy and its Impact

February 13, 2019

How to Take Your Transportation Planning to Another Level

February 6, 2019

Gary Shilling's 2019 Economic Outlook for Shippers

January 30, 2019

2019: A Year of Transportation "Opportunities" for Shippers

January 23, 2019

Change can be hard! Not changing can be lethal! A lesson from Sears.

January 16, 2019

Prediction Time! Here Is What Shippers Can Expect To See In 2019.

January 9, 2019

A Special Christmas Message from the North Pole

December 19, 2018

If you want to get your freight costs under control in 2019, here is a great resolution for you!

December 17, 2018

Want to Reduce Your Transportation Costs? Then Mind Your P's and C's

December 11, 2018

Perfect Storm Webinar this Wednesday Addresses the "Rates Up! Costs Down" Paradigm Shift

December 4, 2018

Rates up! Costs down! How'd they do that? Find out in our Perfect Storm Webinar on 12/5!

November 28, 2018

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail! So plan for supply chain disruptions.

November 20, 2018

NEW WEBINAR ON DECEMBER 5th! Cleaning up after the Transportation Perfect Storm

November 14, 2018

Don't Detain Me! This Assessorial Charge Could Be a Big Deal For Shippers in 2019

November 7, 2018

Don't Get Blindsided! Take a Look at the Transportation Road Ahead in 2019

October 31, 2018

Even with rising freight rates, you can still reduce costs and improve your profitability!

October 25, 2018

Freight Rates Going Up? Don't Worry, You Can Still Reduce Your Freight Costs.

October 17, 2018

Here are three important interviews that will help you understand the transportation marketplace

October 10, 2018

How will the new tariffs impact your business? Listen to these insights from expert Carolyn Gleason.

October 3, 2018

Transportation Sourcing - Why Your Procurement Driven Process Stinks!

September 26, 2018

How will Walmart's decision to significantly expand its fleet affect carriers and shippers?

September 20, 2018

Here's Why You Should Stop Blaming Your Transportation People!

September 12, 2018

Three takeaways from the latest Perfect Storm Webinar

September 6, 2018

Build a Great Budget or Build a Great Resume! Consider These Three Essential Tips.

August 29, 2018

Need a better freight budget for 2019? No sweat! Help is on the way with the TranzAct/ NASSTRAC/ CSCMP Perfect Storm webinar.

August 22, 2018

Concerned About How The Perfect Storm Is Hitting Your Freight Budget? Then Sign Up For Our Perfect Storm Webinar!

August 15, 2018

Fair Warning! Changes in LTL Pricing Will Impact Your Freight Costs!

August 8, 2018

FedEx and UPS Send a Clear Message to Shippers: Expect to Pay More to Ship Oversize Packages

August 1, 2018

Committed to Reducing Your Freight Costs? You Must Be Kidding!

July 25, 2018

Guess What? The Perfect Storm is Now Punishing the LTL Sector!

July 18, 2018

What's The First Step to Improving Your Transportation Costs? I Don't Know and I Don't Care!

July 11, 2018

CSCMP's Annual State of Logistics Report

July 2, 2018

Time to find out: Are you a transactional or a strategic shipper?

June 27, 2018

What the Potential UPS Strike Means for Your Transportation Plan

June 20, 2018

Transportation Updates from Washington D.C. - Get Involved!

June 13, 2018

The transportation Frankenstorm got you down? Cheer up! Here is how you can use it to beat your competition.

June 7, 2018

Over the Next 45-60 Days, Expect Tighter Capacity as the Frankenstorm Nears its Peak!

May 31, 2018

Message to CEOs (Part 2): Your Logistics People Need Support

May 23, 2018

NOTE TO CEOs: Freight Issues Can No Longer Be an Afterthought!

May 17, 2018

Freight Costs Going Through the Roof? Then Ask These Three "What If" Questions

May 10, 2018

The Secret Sauce for a Successful Sourcing Event

May 3, 2018

Do you want to reduce your freight costs? Then don't be afraid to ask for help!

April 26, 2018

“Forget the Perfect Storm and the Frankenstorm! This is the Freight Armageddon!”

April 19, 2018

Here's How You Can Lower Your Transportation Rates by 8 to 12%

April 12, 2018

The Perfect Transportation Storm Webinar Can Help You Be a Strategic Shipper

April 5, 2018

Strategic Shippers Get Better Rates! Become a Strategic Shipper through a Rapid Assessment

March 29, 2018

Are You A Tactical or Strategic Shipper? Sign up For TranzAct’s Upcoming Webinar: How to Navigate the Transportation Perfect Storm

March 21, 2018

Let’s Talk. Real Time Updates About What We’re Seeing in the Transportation Marketplace.

March 15, 2018

Want To Know Where Your Freight Rates Are Headed? Then Check Out These Valuable Resources!

March 8, 2018

Fair Warning! Capacity Is Tight – and Likely To Get Even Tighter!

March 1, 2018

How Ardent Mills Became a Shipper of Choice—and Why It’s Paying Off During the Perfect Transportation Storm

February 22, 2018

If You Want to Know Why Freight Capacity is Tight and Likely to Get Much Much Tighter, Check Out the Market Demand Index

February 15, 2018

Here's What You Need to Share with Your C-Level Team!

February 8, 2018

Struggling with the Current Transportation Environment?

February 1, 2018

How to Find a Truck at a Reasonable Price

January 25, 2018

Truckload capacity is tight! Is this the new normal?

January 18, 2018

3 Transportation Challenges for Shippers in 2018

January 11, 2018

Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2017

Here Is A Great Resolution For 2018 That Will Save Time And Money And Reduce Your Anxiety

December 19, 2017

Efficient Shippers will Pay Less to Move Freight in 2018's Perfect Storm

December 14, 2017

Can you pass the yield test with your carriers?

December 7, 2017

Surcharges Can Really Wallop Your Freight Costs

November 30, 2017

We're Thankful For...

November 22, 2017

The UPS Rate Increase is “on average” 4.9%, but Your Actual Increase Could be Much Higher!

November 16, 2017

"Mike, my truckload rates are through the roof!" Are higher freight rates the new normal?

November 9, 2017

Concerned about rates going up? Here are some great resources for you.

November 2, 2017

Want To Reduce Your Freight Costs? Then Don't Get Caught Up The Proverbial Creek!

October 26, 2017

How To Survive The Perfect Storm and Beat Your Competitors

October 19, 2017

Concerned About Truckload Capacity in 2018? Then Pay Attention to Operation Black and Blue's Truckers' "Bill of Rights"

October 13, 2017

JB Hunt's Advice to Shippers: "We advise budgeting for rate increases that may reach 10% or more." TranzAct's Response: Use Our "Perfect Storm Preparation Center!"

October 5, 2017

Not so fast! Before you sign off on your 2018 transportation budget...

September 28, 2017

Storm Clouds on the Horizon! Don’t Get Blindsided by a Transportation Hurricane!

September 21, 2017

How Hurricane Harvey And Irma Will Affect Supply Chains And Transportation Costs

September 14, 2017

If you're Serious about Reducing Transportation Costs, Use the Right Tools

September 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Will Touch Everybody.

August 31, 2017

Is Your Supply Chain Helping or Hurting Your Company? Don't Get Caught by Surprise!

August 24, 2017

Shippers Beware! Some Potential Pitfalls of Dimensional LTL Pricing

August 17, 2017

"Hold The Presses!" Dimensional Pricing In The LTL Area Signals Big Changes And Higher Freight Costs!

August 10, 2017

Lessons Learned From Walmart and Other Smart Shippers: If You Want Great LTL Rates, Don't Be A Doubting Thomas!

August 3, 2017

Washington Update - ELDs, Twin 33s Could Affect Your Freight Costs

July 27, 2017

What does Wal-Mart's On-Time / In-Full Program, ELDs, and the NMFTA Have In Common?

July 20, 2017

Are you treating your career too casually?

July 13, 2017

3 Tips for Conducting an "Unconventional" Sourcing Event

July 5, 2017

UPS Peak Season Surcharges

June 29, 2017

Important Update About ELD Mandate and CSCMP’s State of Logistics Report

June 22, 2017

Is Your Transportation Data Helping or Hurting Your Cause?

June 15, 2017

Looking to reduce your freight costs and improve your profitability? Use a great Transportation Management System (TMS)!

June 8, 2017

Supply Chain Lessons You Can Learn From Jeff Bezos' Letter to Amazon Shareholders

June 1, 2017

Washington Update: A Conversation with Representative Daniel Lipinski and Our Annual Alert for the CVSA Road Check

May 25, 2017

When It Comes To Reducing Your Freight Costs Ask Yourself: Am I Involved or Committed?

May 18, 2017

A Question I Like to Ask Presidents & CEOs

May 11, 2017

3 Tips for Conducting a LTL or Truckload Sourcing Event

May 4, 2017

Stop Throwing Your Money Down The Drain - Part 2

April 27, 2017

Lessons from NASSTRAC’s Annual Conference for Shippers: Tariffs, Contracts, and More

April 20, 2017

Jeff Immelt's Thoughts On The Transformation of GE and What It Means For Your Company

April 13, 2017

It's A Brave New World In The Logistics and Supply Chain Universe: Lessons Learned From ProMat

April 6, 2017

Stop Wasting Money! How a TMS Can Save You Money on Shipping

March 30, 2017

Relationships Matter - In Logistics and Life!

March 23, 2017

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