Stay ahead in the competitive transportation industry with Highroad Consulting's VIEWPOINT™ model. We empower businesses to stay ahead in the competitive transportation landscape with our VIEWPOINT™ model. Our proprietary analytical process, VIEWPOINT™, is designed to benchmark rail rates and provide actionable competitive intelligence for shippers aiming to optimize their rail and carrier strategies.

Our VIEWPOINT™ model offers:

• Rail Rate Benchmarking: Gain insights into how your transportation costs compare to those of your competitors. We use competitors' rates and rates per ton-mile when developing your rate strategy.
• Leverage Point Identification: We pinpoint strategic opportunities to strengthen your negotiation position.
• Competitive Positioning: Our comprehensive analysis benchmarks rates paid by your competitors to help you access new markets and customers while achieving cost savings.
• Actionable Strategy Development: We work with you to develop your rail strategies and carrier strategies focused on confirming your competitive position and meet your cost-saving objectives.

Each project culminates in a detailed report that includes:

• Shipment profiles for each lane analyzed.
• Cost data, and railroad contribution, giving you a clear understanding of how railroads view your business vs your competition.
• Summarized findings and recommended strategies, helping identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.

Don’t allow the railroads to control your competitive position. Contact Highroad Consulting today to learn how our VIEWPOINT™ model can help you achieve targeted cost savings and dominate your competitive landscape.

Complex transportation and supply chain disputes require expert navigation. At Highroad Consulting, we bring unmatched expertise to the table when it comes to navigating complex transportation and supply chain disputes. With support from three contracted consultants with years of experience in the industry, we specialize in providing expert testimony that helps our clients to achieve favorable ruling in civil courts and before government agencies, including the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB).

Our litigation support services include:

• Expert Witness Testimony: Our seasoned professionals offer authoritative, data-driven testimony to support your case.
• Comprehensive Case Assessments: We analyze disputes from every angle, providing a clear understanding of the issues at hand.
• Data Collection for Testimony:
• Testify for stand-alone railroads in rate cases.
• reinforce analysis of rail operatives.
• forensic analysis of rail freight damages.
• Tailored Strategies for Success: From mediation to courtroom representation, we work closely with attorneys to develop customized strategies aligned with your objectives.

Whether it’s a freight rate dispute, contract disagreement, or regulatory compliance issue, our team’s deep understanding of transportation litigation ensures you’re well-prepared to address even the most challenging cases.

When it comes to defending your interests, trust the proven expertise of Highroad Consulting. Contact us today to learn how our Litigation Support services can make a difference in your case.

Achieving your business goals requires more than just a plan, it demands strategic precision. We specialize in strategic consulting designed to help businesses achieve their goals with precision and efficiency. Our experienced team of senior and mid-level consultants brings years of industry expertise to every project, offering tailored insights and actionable recommendations that drive results.

What sets us apart? We match the right expertise to your specific project needs. By strategically assigning consultants based on project requirements, we not only ensure high-quality service but also help you control project costs without compromising outcomes.

Here’s how we can support your business:

• Winning Strategies: Whether you need supply chain optimization, economic development planning, or operational improvements, we craft solutions to align with your unique goals.
• Industry Best Practices: Our consultants leverage the latest innovations and proven methods to ensure your business stays competitive in today’s market.
• Audits & Demurrage Reduction: We conduct post-audits of freight payments, recalculating demurrage charges and uncovering opportunities to reduce or eliminate unnecessary costs.
• Cost-Efficient Project Management: By assigning the right expertise to the right tasks, we maximize value while minimizing unnecessary expenses.
• End-to-End Support: From initial assessment to implementation and beyond, we’re with you every step of the way.

With a focus on quality, innovation, and measurable results, Highroad Consulting’s strategic consulting services are designed to unlock your business’s full potential and deliver sustained success.

Contact us today to learn how our tailored solutions can help you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve your strategic goals.

Maximize the potential of your transportation operations. We help businesses unlock the full potential of their transportation operations with our Transportation Rate & Efficiency Evaluation (TREE™) model. TREE™ is designed to identify opportunities to streamline operations, supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs. TREE™ provides a comprehensive analysis of your transportation organization and logistics tools, identifying actionable strategies to optimize performance.

Our services include:

• Transportation Efficiency Assessments: We evaluate your current logistics organization, tools, and processes to identify gaps and recommend enhancements tailored to your needs.
• Custom Strategies for Cost Reduction: From uncovering hidden costs to logistics process improvements, we deliver strategies designed to save you time and money.
• When needed, we help consolidate transportation operations to leverage your transportation spending.

With over 25 years of industry experience, Highroad Consulting’s team of experts combines deep transportation knowledge with practical insights to deliver tangible results. By leveraging our TREE™ model, you’ll not only optimize your transportation processes but also enhance your organization’s overall efficiency and competitiveness.

Don’t let inefficiencies in your transportation system hold you back. Contact us today to learn how our TREE™ model can help you reduce costs, streamline operations, and achieve your logistics goals.

Our cutting-edge Regional Economic and Industrial Development Initiative (REIDI™) integrates logistics expertise to support economic and industrial development, helping you identify the best locations for manufacturing facilities, transload terminals, and warehouses based on integrated logistics. By doing so, we help industries link to rail networks, optimize supply chains, and reduce costs while creating job opportunities and strengthening communities.

With freight volumes expected to grow by 49% in the next three decades, staying ahead of capacity constraints is more critical than ever. Our REIDI™ process includes:

• Logistics Mapping: To strategically locate plants and terminals to better serve your customers and to minimize your supply chain costs.
• Site Selection & Development: Pinpoint and develop optimal locations for multi-modal terminals and distribution hubs, based on costs and railroad service schedules.
• Infrastructure Planning: Address gaps in logistics infrastructure to streamline operations and unlock new market opportunities.
• Funding Assistance: We help connect our clients to various State Department Of Transportation (DOT) grants and funding assistance.
  

We partner with you through thorough research, in-depth industry interviews, and meticulous infrastructure assessments to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations. The result? A more competitive supply chain, sustainable growth, and robust regional economic development.

Let Highroad Consulting’s proven REIDI™ model guide your business and community to greater success.

Contact us today to learn how we can support your vision for a prosperous future.

Achieve peak operational performance with Highroad Consulting's ORBITOR™ fleet optimization model. At Highroad Consulting, we help businesses unlock operational excellence with our ORBITOR™ fleet optimization model. Designed specifically for rail and truck fleets, ORBITOR™ provides a data-driven approach to analyzing and optimizing fleet size and configuration, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Our ORBITOR™ model offers:

• Fleet Sizing Analysis: Determine the optimal fleet size to meet your operational demands, while minimizing overhead costs, and planning to enter new markets and secure new customers.
• Configuration Optimization: Analyze fleet composition to ensure it is tailored for your specific needs and operational goals.
• Expert Consultation: Our team of seasoned fleet optimization consultants provides practical, actionable recommendations based on in-depth analysis.

The ORBITOR™ model combines cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver customized solutions that help businesses with fleet sizing:

• Enhance operational efficiency.
• Improve asset utilization.
• Planning to save new customers and markets.

By optimizing your fleet, you’ll not only improve your bottom line but also gain a competitive edge in your industry.

Take control of your fleet’s productivity with Highroad Consulting’s ORBITOR™ model. Contact us today to learn how we can help you streamline your fleet operations and achieve your logistics goals.