There are indications the tight warehouse labor market is loosening up. Here’s what that could mean for shippers:
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Diesel Prices Hit Two-Year Low; Spot Rates Are Also Dropping
Shippers who have enjoyed the low rates of the past 12 to 18 months should be prepared for rates to rise. Thankfully, we here at Fello are able to negotiate favorable rates with our carriers because of the excellent relationships we have with them. But the market is the market, and if rates rise overall, it’s likely everyone will feel them to some degree.
Meet Ben Keckeisen: Fello’s Connection to the Carrier Community
Our Ben Keckeisen learned the ins and outs of logistics quickly. But dealing with people honestly and fairly was always in his wheelhouse. Enjoy this profile of a great Fello team member!
Insight for Warehousing: More Stable Workforce Should Benefit Shippers
There are indications the tight warehouse labor market is loosening up. Here’s what that could mean for shippers:
Trucking Overcapacity, Rate Pressure For Carriers Persist; Change Coming?
Shippers who have enjoyed the low rates of the past 12 to 18 months should be prepared for rates to rise. Thankfully, we here at Fello are able to negotiate favorable rates with our carriers because of the excellent relationships we have with them. But the market is the market, and if rates rise overall, it’s likely everyone will feel them to some degree.
McGuire Roofing: Finding the 3PL that Goes the Extra Mile
Many 3PLs will do what they can to help. McGuire Roofing wanted a 3PL that would go above and beyond – and that got tested pretty extensively. Here’s the story of how we passed that test.
Mastering the Transport of Weirdly Sized (and Shaped) Freight
This is the sort of thing that some shipping professionals describe whimsically as “ugly freight,” not because it’s literally ugly but because it doesn’t fit the “normal” templates for how freight is shipped.
Meet Dillon Blesi: Transforming Logistics with Integrity
When Fello Logistics launched in 2021, it was born out of a simple yet powerful belief: That customer service in logistics should be impeccable. Dillon envisions a future where Fello Logistics sets the standard for honesty and reliability, just as his grandfather did in his time.
Viking Forest Products: ‘It’s Been a Lot Smoother’
“They’ve definitely helped us out in specific areas, particularly on the drayage side. That’s a part of the business that I was very green in. They’ve helped us out a lot there, breaking down the cost of the overall process.”
Yellow Demise Leads to Higher LTL Rates, With 2.4 Percent Hike Forecast For 2024
If demand continues to grow, the LTL carrier industry will likely find ways to meet the demand. But if we do get a 2.4 percent increase in LTL rates in 2024, that’s worth shippers’ attention.