Over the decades that I’ve been attending supply chain conferences, the first quarter has always been packed with great content about what’s happening in the transportation and logistics marketplace and this year is no exception.
Last week we had a team at RILA LINK in Orlando. This week I’m at the Stifel Transportation & Logistics Conference. And in a couple of weeks, I’ll be moderating a panel at the Food Shippers of America Conference.
And everywhere I go, I keep hearing the same message—one that lines up perfectly with what we’ve been telling shippers lately: If you want to reduce truckload, LTL, and parcel costs… now is a great time to do it.
But here’s the catch.
Lower Rates Aren’t Guaranteed
While there are opportunities in the market, that doesn’t mean savings will just fall into your lap.
One presenter I heard from highlighted that LTL carriers are using technology to make smarter pricing decisions. They’re getting more precise about what freight they want, what freight they don’t, and what it truly costs to serve different shippers.
In other words, carriers are doing a better job of using data to protect their margins. And that means if shippers want to take advantage of the market, they need to do the same. Because if carriers are pricing based on better insight… and you’re sourcing based on outdated assumptions… you could be losing ground.
Need Better Tools and Data?
At TranzAct, we’ve built tools designed specifically to help shippers do exactly that.
One of the reasons our Freight Audit & Payment system is so important is simple: it gives you accurate data and analytics—the kind of data you can actually trust when you’re making sourcing decisions.
And that data becomes a competitive asset when you’re negotiating rates, evaluating carriers, or building a smarter transportation strategy.
In addition to freight audit and payment, we have many other resources to enhance your supply chain management, such as:
• A “best in class” rating engine that lets you model different scenarios
• Our Constellation TMS, which gives shippers a range of options for routing with ease
• Expertise to help you choose the right carrier strategy
Put it all together, and you’re not just moving freight - you’re building a smarter system for managing transportation.
Knowing Isn’t the Hard Part
Most companies already know they should be evaluating their tools, rethinking carrier strategy, and reducing costs. The hard part is actually doing it, especially when you’re already busy fighting fires, managing service issues, or dealing with market changes.
That’s where we can help. Our tools are powerful, but just as important is the experience we bring from running billions of dollars in sourcing events and helping shippers turn insight into action.
If You’re Ready to Take Action, Let’s Talk
If you’re interested in improving your results in truckload, LTL, or parcel, we’d love to hear what challenges you’re dealing with and share more.
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We can share what we’re seeing in the market—and how you can use the right data and strategy to lower costs and protect your supply chain in 2026.