negotiating Archives

08/31/2022

11 Tips to Negotiate Better Freight Rates

As a carrier or owner-operator, rate negotiations can be frustrating. It takes valuable time and energy to come to an agreement that works for both you and the broker. But knowing how to negotiate freight rates or load rates is critical to a successful business. Good rates mean more money in your pocket and a

09/08/2020

Owner-Operators: How to Negotiate Higher Rates with Freight Brokers (Script Included!)

While sometimes it can be intimidating to ask for more money, negotiating load rates with brokers is necessary to ensure that you are maximizing profits. Below are specific tips for getting the most money out of your negotiations with freight brokers. Give yourself a raise today by following these steps. You deserve it! Before the

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.

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.

06/24/2019

Tips from a Broker: How Carriers Can Better Negotiate with Brokers – Part 1

Tips from a broker: 5 tips carriers and owner-operators can use to better negotiate.

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