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title: ShipperGuide Blog | Hal Koss (14)
description: Hal Koss is a ShipperGuide content marketing specialist covering freight management, logistics technology, and supply chain optimization. He has an editorial background in tech and media, and specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, practical guidance. (14)
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# Hal Koss
Hal Koss is a ShipperGuide content marketing specialist covering freight management, logistics technology, and supply chain optimization. He has an editorial background in tech and media, and specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, practical guidance.
## Posts by Hal Koss
[TMS Reviews: What Real SMB Shippers Have to Say](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tms-reviews-smb?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### TMS Reviews: What Real SMB Shippers Have to Say
Here’s what SMB shippers actually say about switching from spreadsheets to a TMS, including time savings, cost reduction, and what to expect.
April 13, 2026 - 5:25 PM 5 min read
[How to Evaluate TMS Vendors for SMB Shippers](https://blog.shipperguide.com/how-to-evaluate-tms-vendors?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### How to Evaluate TMS Vendors for SMB Shippers
Here’s how SMB shippers can evaluate TMS vendors and compare TMS software to avoid costly mistakes and ultimately choose the right solution.
April 13, 2026 - 2:33 PM 5 min read
[Using ShipperGuide to Compare Freight Broker Rates Instantly](https://blog.shipperguide.com/using-shipperguide-to-compare-freight-broker-rates?hsLang=en)
[Freight Procurement](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/freight-procurement?hsLang=en)
### Using ShipperGuide to Compare Freight Broker Rates Instantly
Connect your brokers, get real-time pricing, and book in clicks. See how ShipperGuide helps shippers compare freight broker rates instantly.
April 13, 2026 - 10:26 AM 5 min read
[TMS Features an SMB Shipper Needs](https://blog.shipperguide.com/best-tms-features-for-smb?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### TMS Features an SMB Shipper Needs
The right TMS features cut freight costs and eliminate manual work for SMBs. See which 7 capabilities matter most and how ShipperGuide delivers them all.
April 13, 2026 - 10:11 AM 5 min read
[The Cost of Late Deliveries for SMB Shippers](https://blog.shipperguide.com/late-deliveries-cost?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### The Cost of Late Deliveries for SMB Shippers
Late shipments cost more than you think, from chargebacks to expedited freight. Learn the real impact and how businesses can improve on-time delivery.
April 10, 2026 - 12:02 PM 5 min read
[Detention Time in Shipping: Definition, Costs, How to Reduce It](https://blog.shipperguide.com/detention-time-shipping?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### Detention Time in Shipping: Definition, Costs, How to Reduce It
Detention fees add up fast. Learn what causes detention time in shipping, how carriers charge, and how to reduce delays.
April 10, 2026 - 11:18 AM 5 min read
[LTL vs. FTL Shipping: Which Is Cheaper for SMBs?](https://blog.shipperguide.com/ltl-vs-ftl-shipping?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### LTL vs. FTL Shipping: Which Is Cheaper for SMBs?
LTL vs FTL explained: compare cost, transit time, and when each shipping mode is more cost-effective for small businesses.
April 10, 2026 - 10:51 AM 6 min read
[Freight Audit, Explained for SMB Shippers](https://blog.shipperguide.com/what-is-freight-audit?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### Freight Audit, Explained for SMB Shippers
Find hidden overcharges in your freight invoices. Learn how freight audit works, common errors, and how SMBs recover lost spend.
April 10, 2026 - 10:28 AM 4 min read
[How to Reduce Shipping Costs for SMBs](https://blog.shipperguide.com/how-to-reduce-shipping-costs-smb?hsLang=en)
[TMS for SMB](https://blog.shipperguide.com/tag/tms-for-smb?hsLang=en)
### How to Reduce Shipping Costs for SMBs
Small and mid-sized businesses can reduce shipping costs with proven strategies like rate shopping, consolidation, and freight audit.
April 10, 2026 - 9:55 AM 4 min read
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