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08/04/2022

How to Write a High-Converting Freight Broker Sales Pitch

To grow your freight brokerage, you’ll need to prospect for new business constantly. You’ll need to refine your freight broker sales pitch to be successful, whether you’re doing in-person visits or sending cold emails. Some customers will drop over time, no matter how good you are at your job. If you’re not adding new customers

08/03/2022

7 Steps to Become a Professional Truck Driver

If you want to know how to become a truck driver, you’ve come to the right place. Here is everything you need to know to get started on a career as a professional truck driver. What does a truck driver do? Truck drivers help keep our country’s economic engine churning by transporting goods from one

08/01/2022

Dry Van Shipping: Pros, Cons, and Rates

Dry van shipping is one of the most popular, reliable, and enduring shipping forms. Shippers choose dry van trailers because they protect freight from the elements, provide security, and offer versatility. But what is dry van trucking, when and why should you choose to offer dry van shipments, and what are the pros and cons?

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07/28/2022

14 Benefits of Transportation Management Systems

If you’re a freight broker, you may already know that a good transportation management system (TMS) can transform your business. But what exactly is it, and what are the benefits of transportation management software? At their core, TMS solutions let you take control of your transportation system in a whole new way, offering automation and

07/26/2022

A Carrier’s Guide to Partial Truck Loads

Partial truckload shipping, also known as PTL freight, is one of the least common, least understood, and least serviced cargo types across the logistics industry. Partial loads can be very lucrative for carriers. Knowing how, why, and when PTL loads make sense for shippers can help you capitalize on that demand and improve your fleet’s

07/22/2022

Owner Operator Salaries: How Much Do They Make?

How much does an owner-operator make? This is one of the most common questions for considering a change from the company driver to an owner-operator business. The average owner-operator base income is nearly $144,000 according to Indeed.com. But this varies widely depending on experience, the type of loads a driver will specialize in and carry,

07/18/2022

Truckstop.com Launches Marketplace to Support and Empower Freight Professionals

On June 28, 2022, Truckstop.com successfully launched the Truckstop.com Partner Marketplace, a comprehensive transportation and logistics marketplace of products, solutions, and integrations thoughtfully selected to help carriers, brokers, and shippers keep their businesses profitable and moving forward in an ever-changing industry fraught with uncertainties. The Truckstop.com Partner Marketplace currently includes more than 50 partners in

07/14/2022

Flatbed vs Dry Van: Which is Right for Your Business?

When it comes to your freight shipping needs, there are a lot of choices out there. But for those in the transportation industry, it often comes down to which trailer is the best for the job. Dry vans and flatbed trailers are the two most common. But when it comes to dry van vs. flatbed,

07/07/2022

Infographic: How to understand—and limit—the impact of rising costs on U.S. truckers

The costs of hauling freight in America today are rapidly skyrocketing, and U.S. truckers are seeking solutions that help them reduce expenses and protect tight profit margins. With overall costs up by more than half in a year’s time, it’s more critical than ever to know your operating cost-per-mile, the amount you need to earn

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07/07/2022

How to Become a Freight Broker in Georgia (Complete Guide)

Freight brokers play an important role in keeping supply chains functioning and moving goods across the country. Brokers connect shippers with carriers and handle the logistics involved in moving freight between companies, warehouses, distribution centers, and stores. Here’s a breakdown of what freight brokers do, how to get a freight broker license in Georgia, and how

07/05/2022

3 Ways to Increase Freight Broker Commission

Many freight brokers are paid on commission. To figure out your take-home pay, it’s important to understand how the commission structure works and what determines how brokers get paid. How do you increase your commissions as a freight broker? Here’s what you need to know, plus three actionable steps to increase your margins and commissions.

07/01/2022

Is the Trucking Business Slowing or Growing?

The past two years have been anything but ordinary, and industries of all types have experienced seismic shifts in how they do business. The trucking market is no exception. But exactly how has it been affected? Is the trucking business slow (or even in a downturn) right now, or is it growing? And why is

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