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shipper of choice
Logistics Carriers Gain Leverage: Become a Shipper of Choice to Win Capacity, Says Covenant SVP
Carriers have entered their strongest negotiating position in years, giving them leverage to prioritize shippers offering predictable, steady freight volumes. Covenant Transport SVP Tyson Wimberly shared strategies at the Univar Carrier Kickoff, highlighting regulatory constraints, insurance cost inflation, and driver pay variability as key challenges. Shippers must become a 'shipper of choice' to win capacity.
Logistics Why 'Shipper of Choice' Is a Strategic Imperative in Chemical Logistics
Univar Solutions is doubling down on its 'shipper of choice' strategy to secure liquid bulk hazmat truck capacity. Vice President Rob McCray outlined the approach at the company's annual carrier kickoff, emphasizing long-term partnerships, disciplined route-guide strategies, and proactive fuel surcharge adjustments as market conditions shift toward carrier-favorable trends.