Truckload Transportation: Economics, Pricing and Analysis is a 464 page 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 indepth 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.
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The Structure of the Book
The organization of the book is such that the concepts build on each another throughout the book. The outline of the book by chapter is listed below. For more detailed information on each chapter, click on the links to the pages that detail the contents of each section.
Who Should Read This Book? The book is a valuable resource for truckload carriers, truckload shippers and other third-party organizations involved with transportation. The book is an absolute must-read for any truckload carrier employee directly involved with bid response analysis, pricing and 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