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2026 Fuel Increases & Your Transportation Costs

How 2026 Fuel Increases Might Impact Your Transportation Costs

Why is everyone talking about fuel prices again? The current global instability has made fuel one of the most unpredictable variables in freight budgets. Our supply chain engineering team is tracking the data behind these trends to break down exactly … Read More

Optimizing parcel spend: Choosing Ground over Air for regional shipments can save businesses up to 70% without sacrificing delivery speed.

Unlocking Parcel Service Optimization: How to Stop Overpaying for Shipping

So, what exactly is parcel service optimization? It’s choosing the right service level for every package, while protecting delivery timelines. The goal is to do all of this while not overpaying for an unnecessary service level. At its core, it’s … Read More

2026 Parcel Shipping Outlook

2026 Parcel Shipping Outlook: 8 Strategic Actions to Protect Your Margins

If the trends of 2025 are any indication, 2026 will present some challenges for parcel shippers with changes and rising parcel shipping costs. Over the past 12 months, shippers have faced fuel price volatility, the introduction of new processing and … Read More

Furniture Transport and Logistics: How to Move Your Furniture Smartly

Moving furniture is one of those tasks that sounds simple until you’re knee-deep in logistics. It often calls for in-home, white glove delivery, a level of service that demands extra care, timing, and coordination. At FreightWise, we understand these challenges—and … Read More

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines, Surcharges & Shipping Best Practices

As we get closer to November, understanding what will be driving Holiday 2025 is critical for shippers to stay ahead. Knowing dates that FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Post Office are closed will help ensure you aren’t overpromising to your … Read More

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7 Ways to Ensure the Best LTL Freight Quote

Less-than-truckload shipping is oftentimes an affordable alternative to full truckload shipping, but how do you know if you’re getting the best quote possible? With so many variables—carriers, lanes, accessorials and fuel surcharges—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the detail … Read More

Celebrating Women’s Contributions to Supply Chain

Each year, Women’s History Month is celebrated in March to honor women who have made waves in their various spaces. It’s a time to reflect on women’s contributions to culture, history, and society as a whole. Influential and impactful women … Read More

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FreightWise CEO Chris Cochran Joins Board of S3 Recycling Solutions

FreightWise CEO Chris Cochran Joins Board of S3 Recycling Solutions Brentwood, TN—FreightWise is proud to announce that its CEO, Chris Cochran, has been appointed to the Board of S3 Recycling Solutions, a leader in sustainable and innovative recycling services. This … Read More

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10 Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating a TMS

10 Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating a TMS Knowing the right questions to ask when beginning a search for the right Transportation Management System (TMS) can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 questions it is … Read More

How Does LTL Pricing Work

How Does LTL Pricing Work? A Quick Guide

Understanding LTL freight pricing or LTL shipping cost is essential for any business that depends on reliable, cost-effective shipping. In this quick guide to LTL freight pricing, we’ll review the basics and explore some of the finer points of LTL … Read More