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09/30/2022

Truckstop Partner Marketplace September Roundup

Our goal at Truckstop is to support freight industry professionals any way we can. To that end, and to help brokers, carriers, and shippers quickly and easily find solutions that meet the needs of small businesses in the freight industry, we built the Truckstop Partner Marketplace. All partners are thoroughly vetted, so you can find

09/09/2022

A Week Dedicated to our Nation’s Truck Drivers

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11 – 17, 2022. If you have food in your house, a refrigerator to put it in, a table to eat it at, and a chair to sit in, you can be certain a truck driver delivered it, whether directly to your house or to the store it

09/06/2022

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21 DOT Violations Every Broker Should Monitor

As a freight broker, you might already understand what DOT violations can mean for your business. However, many essential details may remain unclear. What exactly are DOT violations, and what happens when you get one? Do DOT violations go on your record? What are the fines for DOT violations? What are the top ten DOT

08/25/2022

Truckstop Partner Marketplace August Roundup

This summer, Truckstop launched the Truckstop Partner Marketplace, a comprehensive transportation and logistics marketplace of products, solutions, and integrations to help carriers, brokers, and shippers find everything they need under one convenient roof. Beyond freight matching, Truckstop offers a platform of solutions, products, and services that make life as a freight professional easier. Whether you’re

08/24/2022

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How to Become a Freight Broker in Florida (9 Steps)

If you enjoy logistics and the freight industry, you might wonder how to start working as a freight broker in Florida. Becoming a freight broker gives you increased control over your work as you serve as a sort of matchmaker between shippers and the trucking companies that deliver their goods. A new freight broker in

08/22/2022

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

If you’re an Illinois resident who loves the transportation industry and enjoys the challenge of logistics, you might start thinking about how to become a freight broker in Illinois. Once you get your freight broker license, Illinois gives you a great deal of freedom in conducting your work. You will act as a matchmaker between

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

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

07/18/2022

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Truckstop Launches Marketplace to Support and Empower Freight Professionals

On June 28, 2022, Truckstop successfully launched the Truckstop 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 Partner Marketplace currently includes more than 50 partners in

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