TRUCKLOAD TRANSPORTATION:
  Economics, Pricing & Analysis   

The Book: 
Truckload Transportation:  Economics, Pricing & Analysis

Truckload Transportation:  Economics, Pricing and Analysis is a 464-page full color, hardback book covering the truckload business model, one-way pricing concepts, dedicated fleet pricing and design, and bid response analysis.   The book covers all the important truckload transportation concepts such as capacity and balance, utilization, length of haul, empty miles, and revenue per mile.

The book provides an in-depth review of all forms of dedicated pricing including fixed-variable, utilization scales and over-under.  The dedicated pricing chapters also cover special topics such as shuttle pricing and mileage band pricing.

The book also includes four detailed case studies in bid response analysis, a detailed chapter on network analysis, and a special chapter of truckload transportation concepts specifically for truckload shippers.

Since it's release in January 2011, the book has been sold in 31 U.S. states and 5 Canadian provinces. 

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THE BOOK COVERS ALL AREAS OF TRUCKLOAD PRICING AND ANALYSIS INCLUDING:
  • One-way pricing concepts
  • Bid response analysis and design
  • Package bid pricing and design
  • Network profitability analysis
  • Dedicated fleet pricing and design
  • Four case studies in bid response design
  • A special chapter specifically for shippers
  • Technical tips for spreadsheet users


THE BOOK IS IDEAL FOR:

  • Carrier pricing analysts and sales personnel
  • Accountants new to the truckload industry
  • New employee training and orientation
  • Shippers that utilize truckload services
  • Third-party logistics providers


TRUCKLOAD CARRIERS WILL:

  • Increase revenue per mile
  • Improve bid response strategy
  • Expand reporting and analysis capabilities
  • Master dedicated fleet pricing
  • Improve short haul and mileage band pricing 

 
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Publisher: Monument Press
ISBN-10: 0982784815
ISBN-13: 978-0982784815

Library of Congress Control Number: 2010934769

Copyright Leo J. Lazarus 2010

 
Who Should Read This Book?
The book is a valuable resource for truckload carriers, truckload shippers and other third-party organizations involved with truckload transportation.  The book is an absolute must-read for any truckload carrier employee directly involved with bid response analysis, pricing and solution design.  Listed below are a few of the professionals that will benefit greatly from the concepts in this book.

Truckload Carriers

  • Pricing Managers and Pricing Analysts
  • Sales Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Accountants, Financial Analysts and CFO's 

Truckload Shippers

  • Carrier Managers (i.e. Director of Transportation)
  • Shipping and Distribution Center Managers
  • Analysts and Accountants Involved with Transportation Management 
  • Private Fleet Operators

Third-Parties        

  • Freight Brokers and Third-Party Logistics Providers
  • Freight Payment Services
  • Accountants, CPA's and Other Professionals Serving Truckload Carriers
  • Truckload Transportation Software Providers 
  • Truckload Industry Analysts 
  • College Students Studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management  

 
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