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Ways UTS can help your company comply with NMFC changes

8 Ways UTS Can Help You Comply with the Coming NMFC Changes

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The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is making major changes to the National Motor Freight Classification. The first phase takes effect on July 19. Under these changes, most freight descriptions will follow a density-based classification scale. This could result in changes to your LTL freight classifications, which will impact shipping costs. We can help you […]

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CNBC: Why Cargo Theft Is Spiking

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CNBC recently aired a special program titled Why Cargo Theft Is Spiking. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/oNirZJqFMzg?si=lgM1GHurMysYK4OY The transportation experts in the program focus on reactive solutions such as providing load information to law enforcement after theft has occurred. UTS focuses on preventing theft before it occurs. In fact, our anti-theft procedures go above

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Universal Traffic Service Becomes a 100% Employee-Owned Company

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    Transition ensures UTS will continue to provide the highest levels of service to its clients and carrier partners   Universal Traffic Service has transferred all its stock shares into an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). UTS, a provider of transportation management services, is now 100% owned by its employees. The ESOP assures stakeholders

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UTS Solves Problems Like: Staffing Challenges

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  Staffing challenges cause problems such as: Inefficient operations Coverage issues / doing the work of two people Lack of shipping knowledge and expertise Shipping errors Missed deadlines We can fix these problems with: Tools and services that help you do more with less A free TMS that gives transportation visibility to your whole organization

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UTS Solves Problems Like: High Shipping Costs

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  High shipping costs cause problems such as: Lost sales / lost customers Fewer inventory turns Inaccurate budgeting and forecasting Surprise adjustments to shipping charges Margin erosion We can fix these problems with: Comprehensive transportation cost management services Carrier RFPs specific to your priorities and shipment profile Our proprietary Best Value Carrier Ranking Methodology Supplier

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UTS Solves Problems Like: Outbound Delayed Shipments

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  Outbound delayed shipments cause problems such as: Inefficient operations Clogged floorspace Missed deadlines Customer shutdowns Delayed cash flow Margin erosion We can fix these problems with: Comprehensive outbound management services Carrier reliability and on-time performance metrics Guaranteed delivery service performance Expedite and time-critical services Our proprietary Best Value Carrier Ranking Methodology If outbound delayed

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UTS Solves Problems Like: Inbound Delayed Shipments

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  Inbound delayed shipments cause problems such as: Inefficient operations Production delays Missed deadlines Unhappy customers Margin erosion We can fix these problems with: Comprehensive inbound management services Proactive shipment tracing Real-time inbound shipment status and notification of transit issues Our proprietary Best Value Carrier Ranking Methodology If inbound delayed shipments are causing problems, UTS

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UTS Solves Problems Like: No Claim Reimbursement

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  No reimbursement for damaged or lost freight causes problems such as: Operations disruptions to remake product Additional charges to ship remade product Unhappy customers Potential for lost orders or lost customers Delayed cash flow Margin erosion We can fix these problems with: Comprehensive carrier reliability and service performance metrics Visibility of carrier liability limits

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UTS Recovers a Record $4.8 Million for Clients in 2022

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UTS set a record in 2022 with $4.8 million recovered for clients. Our audit services are so effective because we evaluate every charge on two parameters: Is the charge accurate? (The correct amount based on the carrier’s agreement.) Is the charge valid? (The carrier performed the service paid for.) UTS audit specialists investigated 24% of

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The Four Types of Accessorial Charges

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When you ship freight, the rate you pay is the sum of three components: Base rate (also called the linehaul rate) Fuel surcharge Accessorial charges This post focuses on the third component, accessorial charges. What is an accessorial charge? It is a fee for an accommodation the carrier must make to move your freight. Let’s

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