QuoteZen Commentary

Shippers survival guide to DOT Blitz Week 2026

A major new piece of industry commentary highlights a pivotal moment in freight transportation; one that could sharply elevate risk and cost for shippers who wait too long to adapt. According to Craig Fuller’s  recent LinkedIn post about significant transportation legislation (Senate-level changes that could dramatically tighten capacity and boost truck rates), the freight market is on the brink of structural shifts unseen since deregulation, potentially doubling freight rate

As we get deeper into 2026, many shippers and manufacturers are facing an uncomfortable reality: Freight costs aren’t behaving the way the budget said they would. Rates softened last year. Capacity tightened unexpectedly in certain lanes. Accessorials crept up. Fuel fluctuated. And suddenly, the transportation plan built six months ago feels disconnected from what’s actually happening on the ground. The issue isn’t bad forecasting; it’s a lack of forward visibility. The Real

The Budgeting Season Challenge As FY25 moves into its final stretch, shippers and finance leaders are asking the same question: how do we confidently project the rest of the year’s transportation spend to prepare for FY26? Without accurate visibility into projected transportation costs , organizations risk building next year’s budgets on outdated assumptions. The result: missed forecasts, margin erosion, and limited leverage in carrier negotiations. Why Freight Spend Planning

United States – August, 2025 – QuoteZen , a leading freight quoting automation and analytics platform, and No Limit Logistics , a...

Hidden Freight Costs and Margin Leakage Freight is one of the largest indirect expenses for most manufacturers and shippers; but it...

Exchanging a handshake sealing a collaboration between a countries economies. As the U.S. navigates a volatile trade environment in 2025,...

For many small and mid-sized shippers, the freight quoting process still runs through email inboxes, spreadsheets, and a lot of...

April 7, 2025 –  QuoteZen, the modern platform transforming how manufacturers request and manage transportation quotes, is proud to...