The Hidden Cost of Running Cheap Freight – It’s More Than Just the Rate Per Mile

Source: FreightWaves | Published: October 2, 2025, 8:31 pm | Read Original

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The Hidden Cost of Running Cheap Freight – It’s More Than Just the Rate Per Mile

Every small carrier has been there — staring at a weak load board, wondering if hauling a $1.35-a-mile load is better than running empty. On paper it looks like “something is better than nothing.” But the real cost of cheap freight goes far beyond the numbers you see in the rate confirmation.
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