3 Lessons
U.S. Domestic Shipper Decision-Making: Pricing, Contracts & Routing
- Understand how shippers evaluate carriers, modes, and routing strategies
- Explain how pricing mechanisms work and how shippers manage market risk
- Interpret key contractual elements and their operational implications
- Apply strategic thinking to transportation management within broader supply chain goals
3 Lessons
U.S. Domestic Trucking & Ground Freight
- Identify the main domestic trucking and intermodal service options used in U.S. freight transport.
- Compare trucking and rail modes in terms of cost, speed, and environmental impact.
- Recognize common truck classes, trailer types, and their typical uses.
- Explain key regulatory, safety, and technology factors affecting the trucking industry.
- Apply basic logistics decision-making to match freight needs with suitable services and equipment.
4 Lessons
U.S. Domestic Logistics Essentials
- Define the scope, modes, infrastructure, and key statistics that shape how goods move across the country.
- Identify the responsibilities of shippers, carriers, brokers, and logistics providers, and how they collaborate to deliver efficient transportation services.
- Explain compliance requirements, documentation, insurance, permits, and strategies for safe and reliable operations.
- Explore the role of technology, fleet management, warehousing, and inventory control in improving visibility, efficiency, and cost management.
- Assess supply chain design, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics processes to enhance performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
5 Lessons
U.S. Domestic Bill of Lading (Using Text)
- Understand the fundamental role and functions of the Bill of Lading (BOL) in both inbound and outbound logistics.
- Optimize logistics operations by effectively managing and utilizing the Bill of Lading.
- Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements associated with the Bill of Lading, including potential issues that can arise from incorrect usage.
4 Lessons
U.S. Domestic Bill of Lading (Using Video)
- Understand the fundamental role and functions of the Bill of Lading (BOL) in both inbound and outbound logistics.
- Optimize logistics operations by effectively managing and utilizing the Bill of Lading.
- Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements associated with the Bill of Lading, including potential issues that can arise from incorrect usage.
