These 11 steps are a combination of good internal business practices and processes, carrier-friendly best practices, and technology-enabled operational processes. Some take cost out of your operation; others take cost out of your carriers’ processes which can convince them to provide you with better rates.
Many of these are “Quick Wins” - changes that can be made rapidly and with little or no cost to your organization. Taken together, they form a holistic LTL cost reduction program.