Capacity crunch: 3 keys to help you maneuver a difficult shipping market.

When capacity shrinks, it can be hard to find the light at the end of the tunnel. When paired with the steady high of freight loads, a shortage of drivers is not ideal for any shipper. Navigating a tight shipping market will continue to be a challenge for shippers, but there are a few things you can do to help you through it.

Flexibility and efficiency in truckload shipping may seem like a no-brainer when it comes to success, but there is a major difference between saying and actually doing. The ease of this process starts with planning ahead. Having crews ready to go and offering convenient pickup and drop off windows are just a couple examples of how you can get ahead of the crunch. Stabilizing rates could also help you and the carrier take some unpredictability out of the equation, which would only make things simpler down the road. If you are curious as to whether or not you are already maneuvering the capacity crunch to the best of your abilities, then keep reading.

We are here to help you weather this storm.

Take a look at our infographic below to see how you can navigate through a difficult shipping market, plus a few words of advice if you are feeling like you are still stuck in a rut.

Where to go from here.

Tight capacity can send rates - and stress levels - through the roof. Sitting down and looking at what part of your process could improve, however, will be well worth your time. Consider using a freight service provider if you feel that you’re in need of some guidance. Contact us today to learn more about how Freightquote by C.H. Robinson can match you with an expert to help take some of the pressure off and get you back on track.

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