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Brad McBride

Founder/CEO of Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions

Experience

Brad McBride, CEO and Founder of Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the supply chain sector. His journey began at Consolidated Freightways in 1988, where he mastered freight logistics and pricing. His career led him to Eagle Global Logistics, diving into international freight forwarding and leading high-volume shipping projects.

Brad’s innovative spirit led him to establish Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology through FreightOptics to drive savings and efficiencies. Under his guidance, Zero Down offers services designed to optimize supply chain operations, including freight auditing, carrier negotiations, business intelligence, and other cost-saving services. Brad’s philosophy emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and the strategic use of technology to achieve both personal and professional success, making Zero Down a leader in providing actionable business insights and transparent savings to clients across various modes.

More From Brad McBride

What Is a Transportation Management System? Why You Need a TMS for Supply Chain Success

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Substantial ROI through Cost Control: A TMS identifies and eliminates "hidden" logistics costs by automating freight audits, reducing ...

Freight Audit Service: How Freight Audit Will Reduce Shipping Costs

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Protect Profit Margins: Freight auditing identifies common billing errors—such as duplicate charges, incorrect weights, and misapplied tariffs—that otherwise ...

How to Master Carrier Contract Negotiation: Tips for Carrier Contract Negotiations for Better UPS and FedEx Contracts

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Prioritize Data-Driven Insights: Conduct comprehensive audits of your shipping profile and use benchmarking data to identify hidden rate ...

Find the Best Parcel Management Software to Reduce Carrier Shipping Fees and Master Parcel Spend Management

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Identify and Eliminate Hidden Costs: Parcel shipping budgets are often drained by accessorial surcharges, geographic delivery patterns, and ...

What Is Parcel Spend Management? A Guide to Optimizing Parcel Spend Management, Visibility, and Data

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Strategic Impact on Profitability: Parcel spend management is a critical C-suite priority because it transforms shipping from a ...

Can Parcel Spend Management Identify Hidden Shipping Fees Automatically and Reduce Shipping Costs?

Jul 9, 2026 Brad McBride
Key Takeaways Hidden Costs in Complex Contracts: Carrier contracts are often over 100 pages long and filled with "anti-audit" clauses ...
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