In an effort to manage costs and complexity, many businesses have historically operated with a consolidated number of carriers to manage their truckload transportation operations.
Core carrier programs have become almost standard practice for managing truckload freight providers. (The reasons are many and outlined in this whitepaper for your reference.) Despite their abundance, there are inherent risks associated with consolidating your freight spend with a particular carrier or group of carriers. Much like your retirement portfolio, diversification is key.
This whitepaper walks through the pros and cons of using a core carrier programs for truckload freight and offers some advice for how to begin diversifying your carrier base. Download a copy now to get started.
