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Freight Management

2026 Strategic Planning Guide For Mid-Market Fleets
Offered By: PCS Software

2026 Strategic Planning Guide For Mid-Market Fleets

Freight conditions may level out in 2026, but profitability will separate fast. Rising costs, tighter labor, and increasing compliance demands mean mid-market fleets can’t rely on market recovery to protect margin. This free strategic planning guide shows how disciplined operators are preparing by tightening cost control, building data-driven decision systems, and choosing technology with clear ROI. Designed for fleet decision makers, the guide delivers practical insight from PCS Software, a transportation management system (TMS) provider with decades of experience helping carriers navigate uncertain freight cycles.

2026 General Rate Increase & Surcharge Survival Guide
Offered By: Reveel

2026 General Rate Increase & Surcharge Survival Guide

The 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) and updated surcharge structures from FedEx and UPS will affect far more than published base rates. Reveel’s GRI and Surcharge Survival Guide explains how these annual pricing changes translate into real-world parcel costs, helping shippers model true spend, identify hidden risk areas, and evaluate exposure across their shipping profiles. Download the guide to understand the full impact of the 2026 GRI and make more informed parcel strategy decisions.

The Dock Scheduling Blind Spot: How Inefficient Facilities Inflate Transportation Costs
Offered By: Loadsmart

The Dock Scheduling Blind Spot: How Inefficient Facilities Inflate Transportation Costs

Are your dock operations draining your transportation budget? Many shippers overlook the facility as a source of high costs, but inefficient scheduling leads to detention fees, service failures, and carrier friction. Don’t let dock inefficiencies inflate your freight spend. Download this strategic playbook to bridge the gap between your facility and your bottom line.

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The End of the Annual RFP:  Why Continuous Freight Sourcing Wins in 2026
Offered By: Loadsmart

The End of the Annual RFP: Why Continuous Freight Sourcing Wins in 2026

In a volatile freight market, the traditional annual RFP is no longer enough to maintain a competitive edge. Static yearly contracts often lead to outdated pricing and an over-reliance on the expensive spot market. Continuous freight sourcing offers a modern alternative, replacing rigid cycles with an “always-on” strategy that aligns procurement with real-time market shifts.

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