1203. #TFCP - Why Are Shippers Pushing For Longer Payment Cycles!?
Release Date: 05/22/2025
1214. #TFCP - Cold Chain Command: Inside the World of Perishable Freight!
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1213. #TFCP - Why the Freight Market Recovery Could Still Be a Long Way Off!
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1211. #TFCP - Beyond the Résumé: Identifying Talent in Logistics!
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1210. #TFCP - Keeping It Real: Transparency and Trust in Family-Run Freight!
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1208. #TFCP - The End of Misclassified Freight? ClassIT+ and the Future of Compliance
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info_outlineJeff Carlson of Cass Information Systems is back in today’s episode to discuss the extended shipper payment cycle and its potential impact on startups and small carriers in the industry! Stay connected to the show for more market updates!
Here’s What to Learn From This Episode:
- Freight Market Stabilization: Freight volumes and rates showing stability in 2024; CAS Freight Index indicates steady average transaction sizes. Minor fluctuations noted during events (e.g., DOT blitz week) may signal capacity shifts.
- Extended Shipper Payment Terms: Shippers shifting focus to cash position; increasing payment terms up to 120 days. Large enterprises favor financial stability with carriers, making it tougher for startups to enter the market without proven track records. Supply chain finance programs target transportation to improve liquidity.
- Impact on Small Carriers: Small/startup carriers advised to avoid enterprise shippers initially to build stability; extended receivables and large credit lines are essential for handling substantial accounts. Effective cash flow management is critical; recommend lines of credit or factoring to prevent negative cash flow amid extended payment terms.
About Jeff Carlson
Jeff joined Cass Information Systems in April of 2019 as Vice President Global Sales & Marketing. Jeff joined Cass with more than 20 years’ experience in the freight payment industry, where he served in several strategic management roles. While at U.S. Bank, he played a significant role in the development of key aspects of the PowerTrack solution, pricing model, and marketing and sales processes. He also was part of the supply chain finance team to help build out aspects of that service offering. Jeff also served as a vice president of the technology, consumer products/retail, and manufacturing industry verticals at freight payment provider Trax Technologies.
Prior to his experience in the freight payment industry, Jeff spent time with Dart Trucking, Canadian Pacific Railroad after starting his career at Koch Industries.
Website: https://www.cassinfo.com/
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