Words you know: complete the sentences

micromanage the driver · underpriced lane · last-minute change · rate review · losing lane

• The carrier requested a ____ after fuel prices spiked on the Chicago to Detroit route.
• Dispatchers realized that lane 402 was an ____ that consistently lost money for Apex Freight.
• Because of poor profit margins, management decided to drop the ____ from Boston to New York.
• Experienced managers know it is a mistake to ____ because it destroys trust with drivers.
• Shippers often make a ____ that forces brokers to scramble for new capacity.

Remember: Conditionals

• If the carrier had called earlier, we [would have booked / booked] the load to Philadelphia.
• Unless traffic clears in Atlanta, the truck [will miss / misses] the delivery window.
• Provided that the paperwork is correct, Apex Freight [will release / released] payment.
• If Mike were managing the Chicago office, he [would streamline / will streamline] the process immediately.

Remember: Causative have / get

• We need to get the trailer [repaired / repair] before dispatching it to Denver.
• The manager had the broker [resend / resending] the updated rate confirmation.
• Apex Freight got all drivers [to sign / sign] the new safety guidelines.
• She had her logistics report [printed / print] before the meeting in Seattle.

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