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Newsletter - June 2017
Dear friend:
Welcome to the first edition of the FastRay Logistics Services News & Tips. We pride ourselves on great customer service, and we view this communication as an extension of that.
We will share with you helpful tips, industry news and other valuable information designed to help you manage your logistics more productively and profitably.
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Your Friends at FastRay Logistics Services
Free Checklist Questions to Ask Prospective Freight Brokers
Not all freight brokers are created equal. If you want to rest easy at night and be confident that your valuable freight will reach its destination on time and undamaged, you need to select a freight broker you can trust.
So before you turn over your freight to the lowest bidder, screen prospective shippers with a few simple questions -- such as:
Do you offer multiple modes of shipping (i.e. flatbeds and vans)?
How do you select carriers for your runs? Do you have a screening process to select responsible, proven carriers?
How do you handle communications with us? Will we be able to contact you and speak with a human being if we have a problem?
Click here for the full checklist: 9 Questions You Must Ask Before Selecting a Freight Broker.
Online Survey Please Tell Us How We're Doing
We value your feedback, and we are committed to providing the best service in industry. So we'd like you to tell us how we're doing.
We're grateful you've chosen FastRay Logistics Services in the past, and we're grateful for any feedback you can share with us now.
Tracking Fuel Cost Trends Federal Agency Tracks Fuel Price Trends
The price of diesel fuel is one of the primary factors that affects your shipping costs. Prices have climbed slightly over the past year. Thankfully, we haven't seen dramatic spikes, and the price-per-gallon has generally stayed well below $3.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration tracks prices nationwide and regionally and publishes weekly updates here and a full history (Excel spreadsheet) here.
Here are some interesting facts we pulled from the report:
The average price-per-gallon for diesel this week in the Midwest is $2.50 which is 14-cents higher today than it was one year ago.
The average nationwide cost for Diesel was last under $2 per gallon in February 2016, but that didn't last. Prices climbed above $2 in March 2016 and have stayed above $2 ever since.
Since 1994, fuel prices were highest in 2008, with average diesel costs spiking at $4.76 per gallon in July.
The last time average diesel costs were under $1 per gallon: March 1998.
Below is a breakdown of how the overall cost for fuel breaks down:
About FastRay Logistics Services
Since 1994, FastRay Logistics, Inc. has been providing van and flatbed truckload service throughout the U.S.
We are a transportation provider with over 12,000 carriers under contract and our staff has over 80 years combined experience in the Transportation Industry. Our customer base includes small companies as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies.
Customer Service is our first priority. With one call to Allen Express, all of your shipping needs will be fulfilled and you will always talk to a live person on the other end of the phone. You will not get the runaround with voicemail.
Our job is to give you peace of mind and make your job easier.
We have a stringent carrier qualification process so that only the best represent FastRay Logistics Services and your company. We track your shipments from pick up to delivery to insure that your requirements are met.
FastRay Logistics, Inc. is committed to providing the best possible service at a competitive price.
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