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Proven Results

Transportation intelligence that produces measurable savings.

Our recommendations are supported by detailed analysis, operational expertise, and financial accountability.

Past Performance

Documented outcomes for real clients.

A snapshot of engagements where Alpha Freight IQ identified freight misclassifications, standardized documentation, and rebuilt carrier strategy to produce measurable, lasting savings.

Food Equipment Industry

Reclassified freight from Class 150 to Class 85 through density optimization, reducing LTL costs by an average of 22%.

Construction Supply Industry

Implemented BOL standardization using proper NMFC classifications, eliminating carrier reclassification and resulting in successful disputes.

Retail Distribution

Utilized a traffic management system to align the best carrier to meet shipping cost reduction initiatives.

Proven Results

MillionsRecovered in freight overcharges
3-5%Of annual freight spend lost to billing errors, industry-wide
100%Commitment to transparency, integrity, and measurable results
Actual Case Study — Recent Client

Industrial Distribution Freight Audit

Alpha reviewed the client’s invoices, shipment records, accessorial activity, freight classifications, and operating practices to identify both immediate savings and recurring control gaps.

Scope of review

131Shipments reviewed
$164,657Transportation spend analyzed
$54,836Accessorial charges identified
30 daysPath to measurable clarity

What Alpha uncovered

  • Accessorial charges represented approximately one-third of the reviewed transportation spend.
  • Overlength and construction-delivery fees were among the most significant cost drivers.
  • Freight descriptions and NMFC classifications required stronger standardization.
  • Invoice-review controls were not consistently catching billing discrepancies before payment.
  • Carrier agreements needed clearer accessorial language and stronger accountability.

Spend composition

33%
Accessorial exposure

$54,836 of the reviewed spend was tied to accessorial charges.

Base transportation spend67%
Accessorial charges33%
Potential savings opportunity$16,000–$33,000

Identified through invoice controls, classification improvements, accessorial reduction, carrier review, and operational changes.

Immediate corrections

Validate invoices before payment, dispute incorrect charges, correct freight descriptions, and standardize Bills of Lading.

Carrier controls

Review accessorial schedules, clarify contract language, monitor compliance, and establish carrier scorecards.

Ongoing savings

Train shipping staff, review performance monthly, document savings, and prevent the same leakage from returning.

What clients gain

More than recovered dollars.

Executive reviewing transportation analytics

Visibility

Clear reporting that shows where transportation dollars are going.

Detailed freight invoice validation

Accuracy

Improved invoice validation, documentation, and classification discipline.

Carrier performance review with client leadership

Accountability

Stronger carrier compliance and internal ownership.

Warehouse team sustaining improved shipping controls

Sustainability

Controls and coaching that keep savings from disappearing.

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