Inbound components arrive in the morning, finished goods leave by less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload in the afternoon, and every late pallet needs someone to call the carrier, check the production schedule, and approve an expedite.
Managed transportation providers take on that daily work by pairing a transportation management system (TMS) with a team that runs it under agreed rules.
The timing matters. Cass Information Systems reported that its Truckload Linehaul Index rose 10.1% year over year in September 2026, while higher volumes, rates, and fuel surcharges lifted total freight expenditures 20.4%. [Read more…] about 7 Managed Transportation Providers Manufacturers Should Know in 2026
