10/22/2026
How do you know when it’s time to add a new delivery carrier? Start with your data—not just the price tag.
In the latest episode of Outside the Box with Asendia USA, recorded live at Parcel Forum 2026, co-hosts Nick Agnetti and Jason Rowland sat down with Jennifer Baglio, Senior Transportation Business Operations Analyst at Thomson ReutersT, to discuss the evolving U.S. domestic delivery landscape and what shippers should consider when evaluating new carrier options.
đź’ˇ Key takeaways from the conversation:
- Let data drive decisions. Identify the specific pricing, service, or network challenges you need to solve before adding a new carrier.
- Look beyond base rates. Hidden fees, fuel surcharges, first-mile costs, and other expenses can quickly eliminate apparent savings.
- Balance diversification with consolidation. Regional and alternative carriers offer new opportunities, but shifting volume can affect national carrier discounts, rebates, and contract incentives.
- Make seasonality work for you. Understanding your unique shipping peaks and valleys can create opportunities for better carrier negotiations and stronger partnerships.
- Stay ahead of market changes. Tariffs, regulatory developments, and geopolitical uncertainty make collaboration with knowledgeable shipping partners more important than ever.
Jen’s biggest piece of advice? “Know your data. Know your data. Know your data.”
The goal isn’t simply to add more carriers. It’s to understand your business needs, make informed decisions, and build the right carrier mix to improve performance, manage costs, and deliver better customer outcomes.
🎧 Watch this episode now for more insights on navigating today’s evolving delivery market or at your convenience https://outsidethebox.asendiausa.com/episode/stop-adding-carriers-without-a-strategy
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