Carriers reduce long-distance freight expenses through complementary tactics: route optimization software eliminates detours and cuts transit time; load consolidation combines multiple shipments to lower less-than-truckload ratios; backhaul systems capture return-leg capacity for revenue; carrier negotiations lock in volume discounts and service-level agreements; telematics and AI-driven planning automate scheduling and reduce fuel waste.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/6-strategies-to-reduce-line-haul-freight-costs/
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