Collateral:Forging Stronger Bonds Between Shippers and Carriers

Brief Overview

Ongoing global economic uncertainty continues to present a multitude of challenges. Prompted by
fluctuating fuel costs, a growing shortage of drivers and decreasing transportation capacity, the business of
transporting goods is gaining greater attention. To remain competitive, shippers and their core carriers
must collaborate within a single, agile supply chain built around shared data, business processes and customer service objectives. A company's key transportation partners can serve as a valuable strategic asset if stronger shipper-carrier relationships are formed based on trust, information sharing and mutual performance goals.