The Dispatch
The Dispatch provides operational insights on freight, coverage, and execution. It focuses on how loads actually move, where breakdowns happen, and what improves consistency across shippers, carriers, and brokers. Topics are grounded in day-to-day brokerage and transportation activity, including pricing behavior, carrier engagement, communication standards, and process discipline.
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Why Carriers Prioritize Certain Brokers Over Others
Coverage gaps rarely come down to rate alone. Carriers decide quickly which brokers they want to work with again. That decision is shaped by how the load is handled from the first call through delivery.
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Coverage gaps rarely come down to rate alone. Carriers decide quickly which brokers they want to work with again. That...
Fuel Changes Are Driving LTL Cost Increases Fuel is never a fixed number in trucking, and it is one of the few costs...
Fuel Prices and Transportation Costs Recent spikes in global oil prices have pushed diesel costs higher, putting...
Introduction Telematics in trucking is the new standard as carriers look to improve efficiency, safety, and regulatory...
The less-than-truckload sector is a complex, precision-driven segment of freight transportation. It demands efficiency...
If you’re serious about expanding your customer base through cold calls, emails, and consistent outreach, you can’t...
Tariff 100 governs how most LTL carriers apply rules, charges, and conditions to shipments. Brokers and agents interact...
Operational Problem Dimensioning errors are a consistent source of LTL cost overruns, rebills, disputes, and margin...
Accessorial charges in LTL are often treated as an afterthought until they show up on an invoice. When that happens,...
Few issues create more downstream friction than a reweigh after pickup. What often begins as a small weight discrepancy...
The Strategic Importance of A Well-Managed Claims Process At Logistics Dynamics, we understand that freight damage or...
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a practical solution for businesses that move freight without needing an entire...
Every December, the industry takes part in the most unforgiving logistics operation of the year. There’s no...
For many businesses, not every shipment fills a trailer, and not every order justifies the cost of moving a full...
At the core, the goal is always clear: your freight needs to stay above freezing. The path to achieving that requires...
If you thought October was just the calm before the holiday storm, think again. This year, it's one of the busiest and...
Every freight agent has their own definition of success. Some see growth as the ultimate goal. They want to expand...
Every agent knows freight doesn’t always go as planned. Trucks break down, pickups get missed, and delays stack up...
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of the largest Class I railroads in North America, are currently exploring a...
When your day’s packed with quotes, covering loads, and nonstop calls, another article about AI probably isn’t all that...
In 1776, George Washington didn’t have 88,000 “trusted carrier partners” to move his freight. He had muddy roads,...
AI has been reshaping industries for years, and logistics is no exception. It’s a regular topic in strategy meetings,...
Two separate challenges are hitting the industry hard. Freight scams are rising fast, and FMCSA enforcement changes are...
You're a shipper, and your goal is to move product efficiently. It sounds simple, but anyone who has dealt with...
The size of a brokerage can mean a lot, or very little, depending on what kind of agent you are and what kind of...
The freight industry has always attracted those with grit, resourcefulness, and an appetite for freedom. But in 2025,...
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a future concept—it’s already helping brokers and shippers move freight faster,...
As temperatures rise, the freight market enters one of its busiest times—spring produce season. With fresh fruits and...
Diversifying your freight solutions is one of the smartest ways to grow your book, and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) is a...
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Of being in control of your career, your income, and your future? At...
Truck parking remains a critical but often overlooked issue in the logistics and transportation industry. Despite...
In the expansive world of Logistics, understanding the roles of Carriers, Freight Brokers and Shippers is crucial. Each...
For those who may not already know, the Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies have already taken off, grabbing as much...
As one of America's unhealthiest jobs, Truck Driver's face a daunting task of not only getting their freight from place...
Last month, Phoenix, Arizona hosted the TIA Capital Ideas Conference. This meeting highlighted third-party logistics...