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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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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.

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A parcel audit is a systematic review of every carrier invoice line item, checking for billing errors, service guarantee ...
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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 modes, ...
Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions team at TPM 2026 recap sharing key ocean freight and transportation spend takeaways for shippers

TPM 2026 Recap: Key Takeaways for Shippers

Mar 9, 2026 Brad McBride
TPM 2026 wrapped in Long Beach last week against an extraordinary backdrop. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran ...

What to Expect at TPM 2026: Zero Down Preview

Mar 3, 2026 Brad McBride
TPM 2026 (March 1-4, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center) is where annual trans-Pacific ocean freight contracts get negotiated, ...
Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions at Manifest 2026 recap blog post featuring booth #923 and team photos

Manifest 2026 Recap: Key Takeaways

Feb 16, 2026 Brad McBride
Manifest 2026 took place February 9-11, 2026, at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, bringing together ...
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