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### Barry McRae

Barry joined Armstrong in November 2021, serving as the Carrier Relations Manager. He moved to the Charlotte area in 1985 after leaving the US Army and then graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1988 with a bachelor’s in Business Administration. His main passion is his family and traveling to different places worldwide.

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## [ 6 Things to Look For in a Transportation Provider ](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/6-things-to-look-for-in-a-transportation-provider)

 By: [Barry McRae](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/author/barry-mcrae)   
May 17th, 2022

Finding a carrier to move your freight is no easy task, especially if you have a hazardous or high-value product. Getting a load to its final destination requires relinquishing ...

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