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Transportation RFQ: TLI is the Best Sourcing Broker for Shippers

May 03, 2023

Experience and Expertise in Freight RFP and Logistics RFQ Management

If you're a truckload or LTL shipper in need of transportation services, partnering with the right logistics broker is essential for the success of your business. And when it comes to managing your transportation RFP, TLI is the best logistics broker to help you achieve your goals.

TLI has a wealth of experience in the logistics industry, having been founded in 1994, and a proven track record of providing quality transportation services to shippers of all sizes, from small mom & pop businesses to large publicly traded companies. Whether you're looking to move your ltl freight across town or a dedicated truckload across the country, TLI has the expertise and resources to get the job done.

One of the main reasons why you should partner with TLI for your transportation RFP is their in-depth understanding of the logistics industry. TLI has a team of experts who are well-versed in freight RFPs, and data management. They work closely with the carriers and utilize historical lane data ran against carrier contract rating engines to provide shippers an analysis of their carrier contracts, and can run carrier sourcing simulations to display the cost or savings by adding or removing carriers from the program. When it comes to RFQ logistics, there is no other 3PL broker that will work as hard as TLI to build the ideal shipper profile carrier solution. This means that they can help you navigate the complex world of transportation RFPs and ensure that you get the best value for your money.

How do I launch an effective Transportation RFP?

Launching an effective transportation RFP involves several key steps.

1. First, clearly define your transportation needs and requirements.
2. Next, gather 1-3 months of historical shipment history, and provide it to your TLI sales rep.
3. TLI develops a clear and concise RFP document that outlines your requirements and expectations, and launches the bid out to the carriers.
4. TLI builds carrier contracts into the TMS based off carrier responses and rates your historical shipment against the new contracts so you know the exact price impact.
5. Finally, shippers evaluate the responses from potential carrier partners, and select the carriers that best meets your needs.

Throughout the process, communication and transparency are key to ensuring a successful outcome.
Who will send the transportation RFP?

Shippers typically provide TLI 1-3 months of historical shipment history, which is then scrubbed into the proper RFP template, and submitted to the carriers by TLI.

TLI receives the carrier responses and populates the Transportation Management System with carrier contracts and rates your historical shipment history against the carrier contracts so you know exactly what the cost or savings would be adding or removing any specific carrier.
Who picks the carriers in the freight RFP?

The shipper selects which carriers they want in their supply chain. TLI provides an analysis comparison with all carrier participants and then the shippers decide which carriers are a good fit, or which carrier should be removed from the program.

Another reason why TLI is the best logistics broker to manage your transportation RFQ is their comprehensive transportation management system. TLI's transportation management system is a state-of-the-art platform that allows you to manage your transportation needs from start to finish. With this system, you can track your shipments, monitor your carrier KPIs, and get freight invoice audits, where the invoices are disputed with the carriers against what your actual carrier contracts say the rate should be.

When you partner with TLI for your transportation RFP, you can be 100% sure that you're working with a company that has your best interests at heart. TLI is committed to providing excellent customer service and will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your transportation needs are met.

In conclusion, if you're a truckload or LTL shipper in need of transportation services, partnering with TLI is the best decision you can make. With their expertise in the logistics industry, comprehensive transportation management system, and commitment to customer service, TLI is the best logistics broker to manage your transportation RFP. Contact TLI today to learn more about how they can help you achieve your transportation goals.

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