Apr 23, 2024 11:20:40 AM Ryan Williams 2 min read
What happens when you let experts audit your freight data? You save—big!
Every small error can quietly eat away at your bottom line. Audited freight data management services can find hidden savings and help make smarter decisions.
At Williams & Associates, we’ve helped clients across industries reduce freight costs, fix contract issues, and build stronger shipping operations. Here are five real-world examples that prove audited accounts payable services do more than just check boxes—they transform results.
1. $10 Million in Billing Errors—Corrected
A major transportation company partnered with Williams & Associates back in 2007. Since then, our freight invoice auditing services have uncovered over $10 million in billing errors. From misapplied rates to classification mistakes, this partnership proves that accurate freight audit services aren’t optional—they’re essential.
2. $20,000/Month Saved on Address Corrections
One printing company was unknowingly racking up thousands in address correction fees from FedEx and UPS. Their internal system wasn’t catching address errors, which led to penalty after penalty. Our audit team spotted the pattern, helped them update their process—and they now save over $20,000 every month.
3. $8 Million Saved Through Contract Audits
In 2020, a Minnesota-based powersports manufacturer (think ATVs, motorcycles, automotive) was losing money due to carrier contract discrepancies. Our auditing tools ensured they were being billed correctly based on their negotiated agreements. The result? $8 million saved—simply by enforcing the contracts they already had.
4. Better Support = Better Shipping Efficiency
After a corporate separation, one client was stuck in limbo with no communication and freight chaos. That changed fast when they switched to Williams & Associates. We stepped in with personalized support, helped untangle their freight classification issues, and restored operational efficiency. Real people. Real help. No ticketing queues.
5. Proactive Carrier Communication That Pays Off
Sometimes it’s not about finding errors—it’s about fixing them before they become problems. Our team works directly with carriers like FedEx, CH Robinson, TForce, and others, spotting billing issues early and resolving them fast. This proactive approach earns trust from both clients and carriers—and it keeps freight moving smoothly.
Looking for Audited Freight Data Management That Pays for Itself?
Whether it’s catching overcharges, reducing carrier disputes, or uncovering silent cost drains, audited freight data services can make a measurable impact. With Williams & Associates, you get real visibility, real savings, and real people to help you every step of the way.
Ryan Williams
As the CEO and a third-generation Williams & Associates family leader, Ryan brings extensive experience collaborating with partners in supply chain networks, finance, operations and IT, both internationally and domestically. He’s worked with freight carriers and customers to establish KPIs and develop carrier scorecards, as well as performing time-sensitive analyses to prioritize workload and identify risks to improve performance. Ryan was a sculpture and graphic design fine arts major and enjoys bringing his creative side to the transportation industry.