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

Published on Thursday, October 2, 2025 by FreightWaves | Found on Glideslope.ai

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. The post The Hidden Cost of Running Cheap Freight – It’s More Than Just the Rate Per Mile appeared first on FreightWaves.

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

FreightWaves • Oct 2, 2025 • Found on Glideslope.ai

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