LTL Auditing and Cost Savings

At Broussard Logistics, our experienced team has contemporary knowledge of the carriers’ cost to serve and an in-depth database of less than truckload (LTL) spend. We use our expertise to serve our customers by negotiating better contracts, leveling the playing field and helping them optimize spend. We offer extensive and unparalleled LTL contract optimization services to support businesses in the manufacturing, eCommerce, distribution and energy industries.

Comprehensive LTL Auditing Services

Freight invoices are often packed with complexities. Without a detailed auditing process, businesses can miss savings opportunities and overpay without realizing it. LTL freight auditing is a systematic review of your shipping invoices to verify charges match your contracted rates and agreed-upon terms.

Our LTL auditing services ensure you get the most value from every shipment.

Automated invoice verification: Our system checks invoices against your negotiated rates and shipment details.
Freight invoice pre-audit: Our system runs a detailed pre-audit to validate charges before invoices are paid.
Match-pay solutions: Our match-pay system aligns freight invoices with shipment records, purchase orders and contract agreements.
Parcel auditing: Our software identifies late deliveries to help us secure refunds on your behalf.

By using our tools, businesses gain the following benefits:

Immediate cost recoveries: Any overcharges identified in our audits are disputed and short-paid.
Better carrier relationships: By holding carriers accountable to their contract terms, we foster transparency and improve carrier performance.
Improved decision-making: Our detailed audit reports provide a clear picture of your shipping expenses to reveal trends and opportunities for cost reduction.

Shipping Contract Management for Cost Optimization

Securing the right shipping contract involves structuring agreements that align with your business needs. Without strategic LTL shipping contract management, companies may face unpredictable costs and inefficient carrier performance.

Since 1978, Broussard Logistics has seen the LTL landscape evolve. We have studied and been involved in this evolution, which has allowed us to recruit the top talent and tools to help our customers optimize pricing.

We understand how difficult it can be for one company to establish these insights, let alone maximize the benefit of these tools. Every procurement event is unique and customized to the shipper’s specific characteristics.

The LTL contract optimization solutions we offer include:

Detailed carrier analysis
Contract negotiation support
Benchmarking
Terms and conditions review
Ongoing data monitoring

Immediate cost recoveries: Any overcharges identified in our audits are disputed and short-paid.
Better carrier relationships: By holding carriers accountable to their contract terms, we foster transparency and improve carrier performance.
Improved decision-making: Our detailed audit reports provide a clear picture of your shipping expenses to reveal trends and opportunities for cost reduction.

LTL Contract Optimization Service Benefits

Here are the perks of partnering with us when looking to optimize your LTL contract:

Level the playing field: We offer carrier rate negotiation services that level the playing field between our customers and carriers. As a starting point, we have high-level relationships with carriers as well as a track record of employing associates with experience within carriers’ pricing departments to maximize benefits to our clients.
Access to industry benchmarks: Based on our company’s longevity and number of customers served, Broussard has access to massive amounts of data and market information to utilize in negotiations that most companies cannot access. Our team remains up-to-date with market changes, pricing shifts and other factors that only a company in our unique position can tap into and use on your behalf in negotiations.
Receive ongoing support: Broussard Logistics’ LTL contract optimization lets you save money on transportation spend in the short and long term. Our consistent monitoring allows you to keep contracts and carrier agreements up to date. It also ensures you continue to enjoy top-quality service and fair prices from your LTL carriers.

Using Cost Benchmarking Strategies and Carrier Performance Analysis

Our benchmarking tools and performance services help in LTL cost reduction in the following ways:

Industry rate comparison: We compare your contracted rate against industry benchmarks so you receive a competitive deal.
Carrier performance monitoring: We track performance metrics to help you make informed carrier selections.
Freight cost analytics: Our reporting tools break down your shipping costs to identify areas where contracts may need to be adjusted.

How to Save Money With Optimized LTL Contracts

Strategically managed shipping contracts provide long-term stability and efficiency. Our approach translates to measurable savings by:

Providing predictable freight costs: We help you forecast shipping expenses more accurately by negotiating rates and limiting overcharges.
Improving service reliability: Strong carrier relationships mean better service levels and fewer delays.
Continually optimizing cost: Our ongoing contract management ensures your shipping agreements evolve with market trends.

Choose Broussard Logistics for LTL Auditing Services and Shipping Contract Management

With our long-standing relationships with carriers and shippers across the country — we can help you achieve your goals, lower costs and keep up with the ever-changing shipping industry. Our LTL auditing services give you complete visibility into your freight expenses. We catch billing errors and provide acumen to help your shipping operations.

Broussard Logistics works with clients across various industries, including manufacturing, eCommerce, distribution and energy. Our experts work hard to assist businesses of all sizes in negotiating contracts to get the best rates and terms.

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