Big freight bills can look impressive on a balance sheet. But more often than not, they point to poor planning, not superior service. It’s easy to assume a higher cost means better speed or reliability. It usually doesn’t.
At JEC Consulting Services, we’ve seen shippers pay more for less. A bloated transportation budget doesn’t mean the business runs efficiently. It often means processes are unaligned, routing is weak, and contracts are outdated.
We break it down to facts and numbers. We bring in logic. And we show how smarter planning beats high-priced freight every time. A transportation spend analysis can save you more than you think—not just in dollars, but in operational waste, time, and missed opportunities.
Not All Freight Is Worth What You Pay
Paying more doesn’t mean you’re getting more. You might be absorbing unnecessary costs that do nothing for service levels.
We’ve seen companies spend thousands on overnight shipping—just to make up for delays upstream in fulfillment or production. Others pay fuel surcharges that no longer reflect market rates. Some stick to full truckload when a blended strategy with LTL would cut costs without slowing delivery.
Transportation should serve your goals. Not patch up issues from somewhere else in the supply chain.
Where the Real Cost Hides
It’s easy to track rates. Harder to track mistakes. That’s where we focus. We’ve helped shippers across different sectors identify hidden costs buried in day-to-day operations.
Here’s what we often uncover:
● Duplicate invoices and unmatched shipments
● Residential surcharges applied to commercial locations
● Inside delivery fees that were never used
● Fuel escalators adjusted monthly with no audit
● Liftgate charges on docks that didn’t need them
The tool we use checks all of this. It’s not a guessing game. It’s actual math, from actual bills. Every review starts with a detailed breakdown of what’s being charged—and why.
Contracts That Work Against You
Old contracts cost more than just higher rates. They lock you into fees that no longer reflect today’s market or your volume. And they often include terms that limit flexibility.
We review your terms line by line. We check for:
● Expired rate tables
● Penalty clauses that favor carriers
● Missing incentives you qualify for
● Volume tiers that don’t match your shipping patterns
Our contract and rate analysis isn’t a quick glance. It’s a full review backed by your data, your usage, and your real needs.
Why Most Teams Miss the Waste
Logistics teams are busy. Daily fires, customer calls, late arrivals, dock time limits—it’s hard to zoom out. That’s why waste builds up.
You can’t fix what no one is tracking.
Our review brings visibility to everything: freight, fuel, handling, third-party fees. Each dollar is accounted for. Each pattern is reviewed against actual benchmarks. And we don’t compare you to “the industry.” We compare you to your real options based on your lanes, your SKUs, and your carriers.
Benchmarking Shows You Where You Stand
Are you paying $2.45 per mile when others in your lane pay $2.10? Are your LTL carriers hitting 91% on-time when others deliver 96%?
We show you the gap.
Our performance benchmarks help you:
● See how your cost per mile stacks up
● Compare delivery consistency against competitors
● Review how much each carrier contributes to missed SLAs
Most teams don’t get this view. We make sure you do. And we don’t hand over generic reports—we tailor every benchmark to your exact network.
Savings Start With Strategy, Not Rates
Cutting rates alone is short-term thinking. Real savings come from process improvements that drive better results month after month.
JEC Consulting Services focuses on actions like:
● Route optimization that cuts miles without hurting delivery times
● Consolidating shipments by rethinking order release timing
● Bundling volume for stronger negotiation leverage
● Adjusting dock schedules to reduce detention time
● Finding regional carriers that outperform nationals in key zones
We look across modes—small package, LTL, FTL, ocean, air, and drayage—and suggest where a shift makes sense. Each idea is backed by data from your shipments.
Data-Driven Tools That Show What’s Real
Our tool isn’t just a dashboard. It drills deep into where your dollars go. You see the cost breakdown in real time. You also get:
● Freight charges sorted by mode
● Surcharges split by service type
● Carrier scorecards based on real delivery stats
● Historic trends to spot seasonal spikes or dips
It’s clear. It’s simple to use. And it shows your team exactly where the gaps are.
Many clients say it’s the first time they’ve truly seen their transportation spend.
We Don’t Offer Templates. We Offer Custom Plans.
Every operation is different. A $100M retailer has different needs than a growing distributor with three regional warehouses.
That’s why our reports and action plans are built from your actual data—not recycled insights.
Each report includes:
● Savings tied to smarter routing
● Carrier performance insights
● Mode shift recommendations
● Process gaps that create extra cost
● Missed incentives in your current contracts
These aren’t nice-to-have ideas. They’re actual, tracked opportunities—ready to go.
Visibility That Keeps Going
A single report changes how you view your logistics. Ongoing visibility makes those changes last.
We offer optional business intelligence tools and monthly health checks. These tools help you:
● Monitor spend across all modes and carriers
● Spot new cost spikes as they happen
● Track which changes are working
● Keep carriers accountable
We build dashboards that your team actually uses. No fluff. Just facts.
The Role of Smart Design in Freight Efficiency
Sometimes, it’s not just the shipping policy that’s the problem. It’s the structure behind it.
Are your teams siloed? Are planning, procurement, and logistics misaligned? Are your service levels set without cost-to-serve analysis?
This is where organizational design consulting services come in.
We work with leadership teams to redesign processes, fix workflows, and align goals across departments. Better coordination cuts waste before it hits the dock.
Carrier Mix: Less Can Be More
Using too many carriers can drive up costs. So can relying too much on one.
We review your carrier mix and recommend a smarter blend. Our carrier mix review checks for:
● Cost per shipment by provider
● Service consistency across lanes
● Missed delivery windows
● Opportunity to group volume for rate leverage
We don’t push one-size-fits-all networks. We recommend a setup that matches your geography, volume, and service goals.
Your Next Step
We offer a no-cost, no-obligation summary of your current agreement. It’s quick. It’s clear. And it gives you the facts you need to act.
You actually have nothing to lose. And everything to gain.
Call us at (443) 392-2444 or email jcurtis77777@gmail.com.
