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Freight Case Studies & Savings Stories

Real shippers and measurable results. See how companies across industries reduced freight costs and improved service levels.

Manufacturer Reduced Freight Spend by 14% with Contract and Lane Optimization
Manufacturing

Manufacturer Reduced Freight Spend by 14% with Contract and Lane Optimization

A mid-sized automotive parts manufacturer cut $230k annually by renegotiating carrier contracts, optimizing high-volume lanes, and implementing freight audit processes.

Annual Savings
$230,000
Freight Cost Reduction
14%
Implementation Time
90 days
Payback Period
Immediate
E-Commerce Brand Cut Residential Surcharges by 27% in 90 Days
E-Commerce & 3PL

E-Commerce Brand Cut Residential Surcharges by 27% in 90 Days

An online furniture retailer eliminated $180k in annual residential delivery fees through carrier mix optimization, zone analysis, and packaging redesign.

Residential Surcharge Reduction
27%
Annual Savings
$180,000
Implementation Time
90 days
Damage Rate Improvement
3.2%
3PL Eliminated $250k in Annual Accessorials with Better Data and Rules
E-Commerce & 3PL

3PL Eliminated $250k in Annual Accessorials with Better Data and Rules

A third-party logistics provider reduced accessorial charges by 35% through improved data hygiene, automated billing validation, and proactive carrier communication.

Accessorial Reduction
35%
Annual Savings
$250,000
Billing Accuracy Improvement
42%
ROI
18x
Food & Beverage Shipper Improved On-Time Delivery by 6 Points While Saving 9%
Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Shipper Improved On-Time Delivery by 6 Points While Saving 9%

A regional food distributor achieved better service levels and lower costs by optimizing carrier selection for reefer lanes and implementing performance-based routing.

OTIF Improvement
+6 points
Freight Cost Reduction
9%
Annual Savings
$145,000
Claims Reduction
28%

Common Success Patterns

Comprehensive Freight Audit
Identify billing errors, duplicate charges, and missed refunds across all modes
Contract Renegotiation
Leverage benchmark data and competitive bids to secure 15-25% better rates
Mode Optimization
Right-size shipments between parcel, LTL, and TL based on weight breaks and zones
Accessorial Reduction
Eliminate unnecessary fees through process improvements and better data
Carrier Performance Monitoring
Track OTIF, damage rates, and claims to drive continuous improvement

Average Client Results

14-18%
Freight Cost Reduction
90 Days
Average Implementation Time
$500k+
Median Annual Savings

Results vary based on current spend, modes, and contract structures

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