The transportation manager of today needs a no-nonsense guide to the art and science of this complex and competitive business. Here is a practical and useful reference that boils down the theories of scheduling fleet and traffic management into practical advice for the working manager. Every type of transport operation and service is discussed including common carrier and contract services. From the latest in computer aids for transportation management to tips and techniques for competitive bidding, negotiation and people management, this book details successful strategies and clearly explains how they work.