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02/18/2021

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What is a Freight Broker Agent?

Millions of shipments cross the country every year. Most of these shipments are organized by freight brokers and freight broker agents. This overview explores the essential differences between a freight broker, a freight agent, and an independent freight agent. These three roles have a lot in common, but there are significant differences. Read on to

01/13/2021

How to Become a Freight Broker: Simple 11-Step Guide

Freight and shipping in the USA is almost an $800 billion industry, and a freight broker plays a key role in managing the millions of loads transported each year. Freight brokerage services help connect truckers to consistent work while helping shippers get the best value getting their loads to their destinations. Being a freight broker can be

08/02/2019

Tips from a Broker: How Carriers Can Better Negotiate with Brokers – Part 3

Asking questions and developing relationships is important. Learn how brokers operate to make the negotiation process easier and more efficient.

03/04/2019

The 7 Best Tips and Tricks for Negotiating with Carriers

Nearly everyone in transportation has seen the effects of the capacity shortage that’s been building in the trucking industry. Truck drivers haven’t been in a better negotiating position in a long time. As a broker, you may find yourself surrendering margins just to make the delivery.However, when it comes to booking trucks to carry your

01/23/2019

A Broker’s Weekly Planner

If you’re a broker and want to optimize your work week, find out how to make the most out of each day.

10/22/2018

How to have a better relationship with brokers

What can you do to have a better relationship with brokers that will benefit you – and your wallet – in the future?

10/16/2018

Brokers: How to have better relationships with truck drivers and owner-operators

Are you a broker? Find out how you can build better relationships with owner-operators and truck drivers that will help grow your business!

08/03/2018

Free Load Boards: Are They the Right Choice for Your Trucking Business?

Is a free load board worth the cost savings?

01/23/2018

The successful freight broker’s guide to load tracking

It’s suggested that 87% of Shippers want to work with freight partners who provide freight visibility. Makes sense, right? I mean successful freight transactions don’t appear in a vacuum (not even when you’re brokering vacuums). Here’s how to power up your load tracking game: Five reasons Load Tracking is a game changer Automated check calls.