How Shippers Should Manage Their Bids

With bid season quickly approaching, it's important to work with a vendor you can trust. At Xenon Freight Solutions, we have a bid team that is ready to assist with your 2020 opportunities to help secure the business! Contact us at sales@xenonfs.com to learn more. 

See the below article from Freightwaves identifying important factors to consider when choosing a vendor to handle your bids:

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