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06/04/2021

Can Volume LTL Work for You?

Whether you’re an owner-operator or oversee a fleet, you might have multiple preferences as a carrier, whether they include full capacity, the best lanes, immediate payment, or others. Good carriers know that flexibility and agility are an important part of success in your business. Sometimes you might need to accept payment after delivery, take less-than-ideal routes, or

06/03/2021

Freight Classification: What It Is & How It Affects Shipping Rates

Whether you are operating just one trailer or a fleet of trucks, you’re part of one of this country’s biggest industries. According to the US Department of Transportation, the U.S. freight market accounts for more than $1.1 trillion of business each year and handles more than 17.7 billion tons of goods. America’s freight haulers help

05/28/2021

Factoring Agreements: Everything Carriers Need to Know

Whether you’re an owner-operator or you’ve got a fleet of trailers on the road, managing your cash flow can be a challenge. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by paperwork, tracking invoices, and collecting what you’re owed. That’s why many carriers turn to invoice factoring to get paid faster. What is a factoring agreement? A factoring

05/18/2021

LTL Freight Shipping: What It Is & Tips for Carriers

Not every shipper has enough goods to fill up an entire trailer. That’s where less than truckload (LTL) freight comes in. LTL freight, or freight that fills less than a full truckload, can benefit both shippers and carriers. Shippers pay for the space they use and share costs for transportation with other shippers. Carriers maximize

02/11/2021

Why Freight Lanes Are Good For Carriers

What is a freight lane? A freight lane is any route that a carrier covers on a regular schedule. Freight lanes are also known as shipping lanes or trucking lanes. These lanes might connect multiple cities or transport hubs. They can be direct point-to-point, connect multiple points in any shape, or travel in any direction.

01/12/2021

How to Get the Best Carrier Rates

Maintaining your equipment, managing your business relationships, and controlling fuel costs are important parts of running an effective trucking business. But cash flow may be the most important piece in keeping your business operational and profitable. It’s a good idea to keep a reserve of cash that you can tap into in difficult times. Lining

07/01/2019

Tips from a Broker: How Carriers Can Better Negotiate with Brokers – Part 2

Broker and carrier negotiations can be tough. Don’t ruin the negotiation process before you even start! Try these tips to keep negotiations on track.

03/05/2019

What to Expect in a Roadside Inspection

What to expect in a roadside inspection.

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