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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.

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Carrier Contract Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transportation Leaders

Apr 14, 2026 Brad McBride
Carrier contract management is the end-to-end process of negotiating, documenting, enforcing, and renewing pricing agreements with freight carriers across ...
Freight accrual accounting guide showing invoice lag, billing errors, and lane-level estimates that distort freight costs

Freight Accrual: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Accuracy Matters

Apr 9, 2026 Brad McBride
A freight accrual is an accounting entry that records the estimated cost of freight that has been shipped but ...
Procurement director reviewing a carrier routing guide alongside a transportation procurement strategy guide

Transportation Procurement Strategy: How to Build a Smarter Buying Process

Apr 7, 2026 Brad McBride
Transportation procurement strategy is the systematic process of sourcing, contracting, and managing freight carriers across all modes at competitive ...
ata-driven carrier negotiations

Data-Driven Carrier Negotiations

Mar 30, 2026 Brad McBride
The most effective data-driven carrier contract negotiation strategy does not start with a market rate report. It starts with ...
Step-by-step guide to auditing parcel spend, showing a carrier invoice with flagged errors including a DIM weight charge, fuel surcharge overbilling, and a recovered refund.

How to Audit Your Parcel Spend: Step-by-Step

Mar 23, 2026 Brad McBride
A parcel audit is a systematic review of every carrier invoice line item, checking for billing errors, service guarantee ...
CFO reviewing transportation spend management dashboard — 2026 guide for finance and supply chain executives

Transportation Spend Management in 2026: A CFO’s Guide

Mar 10, 2026 Brad McBride
Transportation spend management (TSM)   Transportation spend management (TSM) is the systematic process of consolidating freight data across all ...
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