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Why Adding 3PLs Can Backfire on Shippers

calendar_today October 7, 2026 person FreightWaves Staff domain freight-waves

Managed transportation isn’t one thing — and misunderstanding it can cost shippers money. John Conrad of Evans Transportation Services breaks down what managed transportation actually means, where AI helps (and where it’s oversold), and why using too many 3PLs can drive rates up instead of down. If you manage freight, routing guides or brokerage partners, […] The post Why Adding 3PLs Can Backfire on Shippers appeared first on FreightWaves .

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