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Last week, at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, a panel of shippers revealed their strategies and priorities in a market that favors them. FreightWaves captured their insights, and we’ve broken them down for you here.
The panel featured Robert Savage from Del Monte Fresh Produce, JJ Jones from Monin America, and Michael Lin from Musco Family Olive Oil Co.
These panelists made it clear that low rates aren’t the only thing on their minds. They emphasized three key factors:
The panelists also shared their thoughts on avoiding double brokering. To minimize the risk, Savage revealed that Del Monte prefers not to work with brokers with less than $200 million in turnover.
The panelists’ unanimous answer? A resounding “no.” They argued that brokers’ ability to quickly find a truck when needed is invaluable. “It comes down to what extra service am I going to get from a broker that I don’t get from a carrier,” Lin said.
In a market where they have the upper hand, shippers seek proactive relationships with brokers who prioritize service and safety overall. Keep an eye on our blog and Youtube channel for more updates from the TIA Conference.
You can also check out FreightCaviar’s interview with TIA’s President and CEO, Anne Reinke.
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