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The Rising Threat of Freight Fraud: How to Respond
Freight fraud continues to rise in 2025, with full truckload shipping facing increasingly sophisticated threats. Criminals now use AI-generated documents, impersonation, and stolen credentials to exploit shippers and brokers. This blog highlights the risks for dedicated and spot freight and outlines a fraud prevention lifecycle, including carrier compliance, load posting, carrier selection, and real-time tracking, to help protect your loads and maintain trust with your network.
Build Carrier Relationships That Weather Any Market
This blog explores how strong carrier relationships can protect your freight strategy during market shifts. It shares exclusive data showing that shippers don’t always award freight to the lowest-cost carrier—favoring incumbents for their reliability and consistency. It also outlines how tools like Scenario Builder and Dynamic Book It Now, along with the Emerge Marketplace, help shippers make smarter decisions.
What Really Goes Into the Cost of a Truckload Shipment?
When shippers look at a freight invoice, the total cost can feel like a black box. This blog unpacks what actually goes into the cost of a full truckload shipment — from the linehaul rate and fuel surcharge to accessorial fees and the variable cost of managing the transaction. By breaking down these elements, we aim to help shippers gain a clearer picture of what they’re paying for and why. With better visibility into freight spend, tools like Emerge can support smarter procurement decisions, from avoiding recurring accessorials to confidently comparing rates.
Manual, Integrated, or Hybrid: Which Carrier Tracking Method Works Best?
Shipment visibility is crucial in freight management. Traditional manual tracking is simple but inefficient at scale, while integrated EDI/API solutions can be costly and complex. Emerge offers a flexible hybrid approach, using real-time visibility and mobile updates that work for all carriers—providing accurate tracking without adding friction or tech burdens.
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How shippers can ensure successful RFPs with carrier scorecards
It is essential for shippers to use comprehensive carrier scorecards when making strategic decisions when awarding carriers via an RFP.
Full Truckload Shipping: Lessons Learned & What to Expect in 2023
FTL shippers learn from 2022 and adjust for 2023, with findings suggesting shippers should diversify carrier base, adopt "know them before you need them" approach, use multiple RFPs per year, and adopt freight-centric technology.
How Can Shippers Drive Continuous Improvement?
With much of the "low-hanging fruit" already harvested through modal optimizations, scheduled deliveries, and other operational improvements, how are shippers planning to gain efficiency and reduce costs in 2023?
How AI in Transportation Can Build Resilient Trucking Operations
Unlocking the potential of AI in transportation for safer, more efficient trucking operations.
How to build relationships that give you direct shippers loads
How carriers can navigate freight challenges through tech adoption, service excellence, and personal connections with shippers for long-term success.
How AI in Supply Chain is Transforming Retailer Procurement
AI is revolutionizing retail supply chains by optimizing FTL freight procurement, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving delivery times.
New World of Possibilities with Emerge at the FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain Event
Learn about three key takeaways from Emerge: the importance of freight procurement, the role of data in supply chain management, and a vision for the future of perfected procurement enabled by data.
Emerge Ranks No. 8 on the 2023 FreightWaves FreightTech 25
Emerge, a Freight Procurement Platform, has been ranked 8th in the 2023 FreightTech 25 list, which recognizes companies transforming the freight industry through innovation and disruption, for the fourth consecutive year.
Emerge Named One of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes Magazine
Emerge, the leading platform for freight procurement, has been named one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year.
Enhancing Confidence and Efficiency: Emerge's Premier Carrier Program Strengthens the RFP Process
Emerge's Premier Carrier Program: Transforming freight procurement, empowering shippers & carriers, revolutionizing logistics.
Emerge Recognized by Fast Company as a Finalist for the World-Changing Ideas Award
Using data-driven decisions and real-time data, Emerge empowers shippers and carriers to make informed procurement decisions and increase efficiency in the RFP process.
Emerge Secures 15th Spot on Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Private Companies in AZ
Emerge has proudly secured number 15 on the Top Private Companies in Arizona list for this year's Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards.
Emerge Ranks No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Emerge has been ranked No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year, expanding its North American presence and launching Emerge Benchmarking to enhance its RFP solution.
Emerge Ranks #12 in Deloitte North America Technology Fast 500
Emerge was ranked 12th on Deloitte North America Technology Fast 500 2022 and has been recognized nationally and locally for its innovation and growth with the launch of Emerge Benchmarking, expansion of its presence, and being a finalist in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards.
Emerge Partners with IntelliTrans to Connect Shippers and Carriers, Providing Greater Visibility and Access to Capacity
Emerge, a leading freight procurement platform, has partnered with IntelliTrans, a TMS and visibility platform provider for breakbulk and bulk markets, to streamline freight procurement in the spot market and provide shippers and carriers with a win-win solution.
Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management: Emerge Partners with e2open for Shippers Seeking Spot Freight Solutions
Innovation unleashed: Emerge teams up with e2open to revolutionize logistics and connectivity
Emerge Partners With MercuryGate to Streamline Spot Transactions
Emerge and MercuryGate have partnered to simplify the process of posting and bidding for spot market loads, leveraging business intelligence and automation to directly connect shippers and carriers through one integrated platform to complete spot market transactions with efficiency.
The FTL Shipper/Carrier Dynamic: How the Emerge “Network Effect” Improves your “Net Work”
Long before the advent of social media, people understood the importance of having a network of contacts for business opportunities. The Emerge Freight Procurement Platform harnesses the "Network Effect" to provide shippers with access to over 30,000 pre-vetted carriers and accelerate the speed of procurement.
Emerge Names Second-Fastest-Growing Private Company in Southwest Region by Inc. 5000
Emerge, the leading platform for freight procurement, has been named the second-fastest-growing private company in the Southwest region by Inc.
Emerge is Named to azcentral's Top Workplaces for the Second Consecutive Year
Emerge has been named one of azcentral's Top Workplaces in 2022 and was recognized as number 15 in the mid-size business category.
Emerge is Named to azcentral's Top Workplaces for the Second Consecutive Year
Emerge, the leading platform for freight procurement, has been named as one of azcentral's Top Workplaces in 2022 ranking at number 15 in the mid-size business category, recognizing the company's continued success in attracting and retaining talented employees.
Emerge Honored with Rising Star Award at Tyson Carrier Conference for Innovation in Freight Technology
Tyson Foods honors Emerge with Rising Star award for transforming their procurement strategy with game changing RFP tech.
Eco-Friendly Logistics: Evaluating Supply Chain Sustainability
Dive into sustainable logistics & supply chains, understanding environmental impact & navigating modern business for a greener future.
Embracing Technology in Freight Procurement: Enhancing Procurement Processes Through Automation
Transform shipping efficiency with Emerge's procurement automation. Streamline operations, cut costs, and ensure reliability.
Emerge Announces DAT to Provide Branded Rate Benchmarking for the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform
Emerge has announced that DAT Freight & Analytics will be the exclusive branded truckload rate benchmarking service provider for the Emerge Dynamic RFP platform, allowing Emerge customers to validate pricing using one of the industry’s most comprehensive sources of truckload rate data.
The Hidden Problem in Freight RFPs: Outliers
Outliers—abnormally high or low bids—can distort freight procurement processes by skewing bid feedback, leading to unreliable optimizations, and increasing operational risks like tender rejections. Ignoring outliers results in bad data and poor decisions. Emerge helps shippers identify and exclude these outliers, leading to cleaner data, more accurate bid feedback, and smarter procurement outcomes. This results in better carrier engagement and more competitive bidding.
Transforming Freight Procurement with Emerge AI: Automation for Spot and Contract Success
Leveraging Emerge AI and automation through ProcureOS enables businesses to streamline procurement strategies, optimize decision-making, and drive cost savings by utilizing tools like Scenario Builder and Rate Pulse for both contract and spot freight operations.
When It’s Time to Hit the Road but You Can’t Move a Load: What is Your “Plan B” for Full Truckload Shipping?
Contingency planning for FTL shipping traditionally has been limited to a yearly RFP that results in the selection of primary, secondary, and backup carriers, but the recent pandemic has shown that this approach is no longer effective and a more agile approach is necessary.
Why shippers should invite new carriers to their RFPs
With an ever-changing world of shipping and competitive market rates - it's important for shippers to evaluate who they invite to their RFP bids.
Today’s Volatile Market: 3 Ways to Source Carriers
The Logistics Managers’ Index reported a 2.1% decline in June, the lowest level recorded since July 2020, making it increasingly important to source quality carriers and build relationships with them through establishing clear communication, understanding their needs, and being flexible.
Understanding Logistics Network Optimization: A Shipper's Perspective
Learn how shippers can enhance supply chain efficiency with logistics network optimization techniques and advanced technologies.
Top 5 Full Truckload Procurement Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Learn the top 5 procurement challenges faced by FTL shippers and how technology and change management techniques can be used to overcome these challenges.
Talking Logistics Interview with Brian Honer, Enterprise Sales Director
Hear Brian Honer, Enterprise Sales Director, talk with Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics.
Procurement Insights: Outbound Tender Volume Index
Unlock strategic advantages with operational procurement intelligence through the Outbound Tender Volume Index.
Optimizing Freight Services: A Guide to Success with Mini-Bids
Unlock streamlined freight services with mini-bids. Learn how shippers find carriers through targeted contracts for optimal results
Navigate RFP Season by Benchmarking Your Procurement
Master the intricacies of procurement benchmarks to thrive in RFP season. Discover actionable steps, tools, and best practices for success.
Key Performance Indicators for Full Truckload Shipping
The FTL industry has benefited from the use of KPIs, including on-time shipments and billing accuracy, as well as environmental, social and governance, volume by carrier, load rejections, and paper rates.
How to Master Mini Bids: Your Guide to RFP Season
RFP seasons & mini-bids are your keys to freight procurement success. Discover the strategies and timing that can make your bids a winning proposition
Improve your RFP Evaluation Process with Scenario Builder
Redefine RFP success with Scenario Builder. Dive into key metrics, criteria examples, and actionable steps to streamline your RFP evaluation process.
3 Ways Carriers Can Secure Long-Term Trucking and Transportation Contracts
A simple process carriers can use to win more contract freight from enterprise shippers.
Decoding Load Tendering: Understanding Shipping Tender Times
Strategic shipping mastery: Delve into load tendering nuances, lead time impact, and technology's game-changing role
The 5 Step Plan to Creating a Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy
Building a strong multi-carrier strategy is a must for shippers who take their procurement seriously. Learn how in this blog post!
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Introducing ProcureOS: A Message from Co-Founder and President, Michael Leto
Explore ProcureOS by Emerge—our advanced AI platform transforming freight procurement with efficiency and transparency.
Introducing Carrier Visibilty and Automated Performance Tracking with Carrier Scorecards
Introducing Carrier Scorecards, our latest feature that helps aid shippers in incorporating carrier performance data for better strategic sourcing.
Introducing Rate Pulse
‍Move freight faster using Emerge Rate Pulse an innovative new tool that puts spot rate recommendation intelligence at your fingertips.
Emerge Ranks No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Emerge has been ranked No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year, expanding its North American presence and launching Emerge Benchmarking to enhance its RFP solution.
Emerge Partners with IntelliTrans to Connect Shippers and Carriers, Providing Greater Visibility and Access to Capacity
Emerge, a leading freight procurement platform, has partnered with IntelliTrans, a TMS and visibility platform provider for breakbulk and bulk markets, to streamline freight procurement in the spot market and provide shippers and carriers with a win-win solution.
Emerge Partners With MercuryGate to Streamline Spot Transactions
Emerge and MercuryGate have partnered to simplify the process of posting and bidding for spot market loads, leveraging business intelligence and automation to directly connect shippers and carriers through one integrated platform to complete spot market transactions with efficiency.
Emerge is Named to azcentral's Top Workplaces for the Second Consecutive Year
Emerge has been named one of azcentral's Top Workplaces in 2022 and was recognized as number 15 in the mid-size business category.
Emerge Announces DAT to Provide Branded Rate Benchmarking for the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform
Emerge has announced that DAT Freight & Analytics will be the exclusive branded truckload rate benchmarking service provider for the Emerge Dynamic RFP platform, allowing Emerge customers to validate pricing using one of the industry’s most comprehensive sources of truckload rate data.
Cheers to You: Our 2023 Year-End Review
A transformative 2023 at Emerge: $8B freight, 675 new shippers, 15,000+ carriers, and 11 awards. Grateful for a year of growth and collaboration!
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Industry Insights and News

The Hidden Problem in Freight RFPs: Outliers

Industry Insights and News

Transforming Freight Procurement with Emerge AI: Automation for Spot and Contract Success

Industry Insights and News

When It’s Time to Hit the Road but You Can’t Move a Load: What is Your “Plan B” for Full Truckload Shipping?

Industry Insights and News

Why shippers should invite new carriers to their RFPs

Industry Insights and News

Today’s Volatile Market: 3 Ways to Source Carriers

Industry Insights and News

Understanding Logistics Network Optimization: A Shipper's Perspective

Industry Insights and News

Top 5 Full Truckload Procurement Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Industry Insights and News

Talking Logistics Interview with Brian Honer, Enterprise Sales Director

Industry Insights and News

Procurement Insights: Outbound Tender Volume Index

Industry Insights and News

Optimizing Freight Services: A Guide to Success with Mini-Bids

Industry Insights and News

Navigate RFP Season by Benchmarking Your Procurement

Industry Insights and News

Key Performance Indicators for Full Truckload Shipping

Industry Insights and News

How to Master Mini Bids: Your Guide to RFP Season

Industry Insights and News

Improve your RFP Evaluation Process with Scenario Builder

Industry Insights and News

3 Ways Carriers Can Secure Long-Term Trucking and Transportation Contracts

Industry Insights and News

Decoding Load Tendering: Understanding Shipping Tender Times

Industry Insights and News

The 5 Step Plan to Creating a Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategy

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Product Announcements

Introducing ProcureOS: A Message from Co-Founder and President, Michael Leto

Product Announcements

Introducing Carrier Visibilty and Automated Performance Tracking with Carrier Scorecards

Product Announcements

Introducing Rate Pulse

Product Announcements

Emerge Ranks No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Product Announcements

Emerge Partners with IntelliTrans to Connect Shippers and Carriers, Providing Greater Visibility and Access to Capacity

Product Announcements

Emerge Partners With MercuryGate to Streamline Spot Transactions

Product Announcements

Emerge is Named to azcentral's Top Workplaces for the Second Consecutive Year

Product Announcements

Emerge Announces DAT to Provide Branded Rate Benchmarking for the Emerge Freight Procurement Platform

The Rising Threat of Freight Fraud: How to Respond

Build Carrier Relationships That Weather Any Market

What Really Goes Into the Cost of a Truckload Shipment?

Manual, Integrated, or Hybrid: Which Carrier Tracking Method Works Best?

What Outdated Freight Procurement Is Really Costing You — Time, Flexibility, and More

Rolling the Dice on Freight? There’s a Better Way

Industry Insights and News

The Hidden Problem in Freight RFPs: Outliers

Big Solutions in Small Bids: The Mini Bid Advantage

Optimizing Freight Spend: What top shippers are doing to look beyond cost

No Storm Too Strong: The Power of Dynamic Booking in Winter Logistics

Weathering Winter: How Strong Carrier Partnerships Keep Freight Moving

From Trucks to Trust: Emerge’s Asset-Powered Marketplace

Freight Forward: Strategies for the Black Friday Frenzy

Navigating Tight Markets: How Emerge Supports Shippers with Vetted Carrier Solutions

Tackling Peak Produce Season: Smart Solutions for Shippers

A Shippers Guide to Preparing for Halloween and Holiday Freight Spikes

5 Tips for Optimizing Full Truckload Shipments During the Fall Season

Announcements

Emerge and SMC³ Partner to Redefine Freight Procurement

Industry Insights and News

Transforming Freight Procurement with Emerge AI: Automation for Spot and Contract Success

Product Announcements

Introducing ProcureOS: A Message from Co-Founder and President, Michael Leto

Carrier

Unlock Freight Opportunities: Trucking Load Boards vs. Freight Marketplaces

Industry Insights and News

When It’s Time to Hit the Road but You Can’t Move a Load: What is Your “Plan B” for Full Truckload Shipping?

Carrier

Where Are the Shippers? Three Strategies to Help Carriers Connect with More Customers

Industry Insights and News

Why shippers should invite new carriers to their RFPs

Carrier

What to Expect and How to Prepare for Brake Safety Week

Carrier

What Carriers Need to Know About Book It Now

Industry Insights and News

Today’s Volatile Market: 3 Ways to Source Carriers

Industry Insights and News

Understanding Logistics Network Optimization: A Shipper's Perspective

Industry Insights and News

Top 5 Full Truckload Procurement Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Three Reasons to Look Outside Your Organization for Benchmarking Data For Full Truckload Shipping

Tips & Tricks for New Dispatchers, Sourced from Veteran Dispatchers

Tips for Trucking Companies to Decrease Their Insurance Premiums

Three Ways to Address Empty Miles to Help the Environment and Gain Efficiency

Three Areas to Gain More Efficiency and Save Money for Trucking Companies

Talking Logistics Interview with Joe Piazza, Director of Customer Strategy

Systems Integration for Full Truckload Shippers

The Top Three Reasons to Have an Effective Returns Process

The Impact of Freight Technology on Integrated Supply Chain Management

The Role of Asset-Based Carriers in a Changing Transport Landscape

The Grocery Industry “Takes the Cake” With Supply Chain Complexity

The Benefits of Building Mini RFPs for Shippers

Talking Logistics Interview with Kyle Jepson, SVP of Product at Emerge

Industry Insights and News

Talking Logistics Interview with Brian Honer, Enterprise Sales Director

Taking a Peek at Peak Season Surcharges: Budgeting for Transportation Costs in Uncertain Times

Steps for a Successful Trucking RFP Process

State of Supply Chain: What to expect for the rest of 2022

Spot Rates Are Down: Three Ways Shippers Can Navigate the Current Market

Runaway Rates: Four Tips for Taking Control

Carrier

Profitable Trucking: Deep Dive into Average Cost per Mile Strategies

Increasing Full Truckload RFP Participation Rates: From a “Shot in Hell” to “Ringing the Bell” 

Request for Quote or Proposal: Which Fits Your Freight Needs Best?

RFP Red Flags Carriers Should Be on the Lookout For

Procurement Platform Tips for Grocery Demand Forecasting

Optimizing Truck Loads & Rates with Load Planning Software

Industry Insights and News

Procurement Insights: Outbound Tender Volume Index

Carrier

How to Develop an Effective Logistics & Transport Pricing Strategy for Trucking Contracts

Industry Insights and News

Optimizing Freight Services: A Guide to Success with Mini-Bids

Podcast: How Technology is Transforming Transportation Procurement with Mark McEntire

Navigating Spot Procurement Risks: Key Strategies for Shippers

Carrier

Navigating Contract Freight During the Trucking Recession: A Guide for Carriers

Industry Insights and News

Navigate RFP Season by Benchmarking Your Procurement

Industry Insights and News

Key Performance Indicators for Full Truckload Shipping

Mutually Beneficial Rate Negotiations for FTL Shippers: “Asymmetric Information” and Why it Matters

Mastering Load Planning: Essential Strategies for Enhancing Transportation Efficiency

Podcast: Supply Chain's Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data

Mastering Load Boards: Free Tools for Efficient Freight Management

Industry Insights and News

How to Master Mini Bids: Your Guide to RFP Season

Is Your FTL Routing Guide on the Right Path?

The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox

Product Announcements

Introducing Carrier Visibilty and Automated Performance Tracking with Carrier Scorecards

Product Announcements

Introducing Rate Pulse

Is Peak Season a Thing of the Past? How FTL Shippers Can Manage New Shipping Patterns

Dealing with “FTL Rejection Anxiety”: Five Tips on How to Improve Tender Acceptance Rates

The Changing Landscape of Global Logistics: Intermodal vs. Multimodal Transport & The Role of FTL Shipping

Industry Insights and News

Improve your RFP Evaluation Process with Scenario Builder

Carrier

How to Win More Large Bids and Get the Freight That's Good for Your Network

Industry Insights and News

3 Ways Carriers Can Secure Long-Term Trucking and Transportation Contracts

How to Keep Everyone Safe on the Road: Highlighting Safe Drivers During Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Carrier

How to Reduce Deadhead Trucking Miles: A Guide for Carriers

Walking the Full Truckload High Wire: How to Rebalance Rates Throughout 2022

Carrier

How to Get Trucking Contracts with Shippers: Winning Strategies for Carriers

How to Manage Market Volatility With Mini RFPs

How to Make Your Trucking Operation Successful in 2023

How Cost Per Mile Impacts Fleet Management Costs

How Carriers Can Use Technology to Find Preferred Trucking Lanes

How shippers can ensure successful RFPs with carrier scorecards

Full Truckload Shipping: Lessons Learned & What to Expect in 2023

How Can Shippers Drive Continuous Improvement?

How AI in Transportation Can Build Resilient Trucking Operations

How to build relationships that give you direct shippers loads

How AI in Supply Chain is Transforming Retailer Procurement

New World of Possibilities with Emerge at the FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain Event

Emerge Ranks No. 8 on the 2023 FreightWaves FreightTech 25

Emerge Named One of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes Magazine

Enhancing Confidence and Efficiency: Emerge's Premier Carrier Program Strengthens the RFP Process

Emerge Recognized by Fast Company as a Finalist for the World-Changing Ideas Award

Emerge Secures 15th Spot on Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Private Companies in AZ

Product Announcements

Emerge Ranks No. 37 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Emerge Ranks #12 in Deloitte North America Technology Fast 500

Product Announcements

Emerge Partners with IntelliTrans to Connect Shippers and Carriers, Providing Greater Visibility and Access to Capacity

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