Are you subsidizing your competitor’s freight charges?
There are many ways to reduce transportation charges. If your competitors know them and you don’t, you are making up for what your competitor is not spending.
We encourage a partnership arrangement where we work together, using each of our particular areas of expertise with the goal of achieving an efficient transportation system. Partner with TMS make sure you are getting the best possible rates.
Freight Bill Management
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Pre-Audit –
We will perform a thorough audit of all your freight bills. We not only check to see if the freight bills are correct, but, go one step further to see if there is a “better way” to achieve future savings. If we see an ongoing problem, we contact the carrier, direct, on your behalf.
BENEFIT- Our knowledgeable auditors ensure that you are not wasting valuable company resources by overpaying your freight charges.
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Data Entry –
Our personnel are experienced with the processing of all types of freight bills and are extremely accurate in transcribing the correct information.
BENEFIT- We take the extra steps necessary to provide accurate and dependable data.
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Reports –
Contains all the information you require, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly or in 10 minutes.
BENEFIT- Easy access to information to assist in making knowledgeable decisions.
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Payment –
One check or wire transfer pays all your carriers.
BENEFIT- Carriers are paid on a timely basis to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow and less time answering phone inquiries concerning payment status.
Additional Cost Saving Services
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Bill of Lading Preparation –
We can help prepare a “preprinted” bill of lading using proper transportation terminology that will reduce errors as well as freight costs.
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Routing Advisory –
Shipping “Best Way” will cost you money. We will assist with carrier selection.
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Loss & Damage Claim Filing –
Our expertise with Loss & Damage claims results in improved claim settlements.
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Post-Audit –
Audit previously paid bills to recover overcharges.
Simplify and Protect
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Bid Packages –
Get the best prices from the best carriers.
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Single Pricing Base –
Easy to project transportation costs.
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Fewer Carriers In and Out of Your Facility –
More efficient shipping and receiving.
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Use Your Transportation Contract –
Shipper biased, not carrier biased.
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Controlled Carrier Liability –
Make sure you are covered for the value of your products.
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Carrier Bankruptcy Protection –
Reduces exposure to undercharge claims.