RISING TO THE CHALLENGE HOW J.B. HUNT HELPED A NORTH CAROLINA BAKERY FIND THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS TO BOOST EFFICIENCY The Challenge Before collaborating with J.B. Hunt, a North Carolina-based bakery was working individually with several less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers to cover freight. The process consisted of daily calls with up to five LTL providers to gather, compare, and negotiate rates for each shipment. With just one individual sourcing all transportation for the company, the business sought a more efficient process. The Solution Using its extensive LTL carrier network, J.B. Hunt initially sourced transportation providers for the company at published rates for multiple lanes. Over time, freight volume outgrew available warehouse space, so J.B. Hunt provided the company with a

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