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Caroline Synakowski

Caroline joined the Armstrong family in April 2017. In her current role, she helps agents with various issues, including contracts, complex claims, and carrier-related issues.

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Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices

By: Caroline Synakowski
November 3rd, 2022

Do you suspect that you've become the victim of a double-brokering scam? Although there are many red flags to look out for, carriers of any size can find themselves on the ...

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Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Management

By: Caroline Synakowski
October 18th, 2022

Whether it’s the pandemic, inflation woes, or a desire to capitalize on a fractured global supply chain, we're seeing an uptick in fraud throughout the transportation industry. ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Broker

By: Caroline Synakowski
September 13th, 2022

If you are a freight broker, you know that forms and agreements are a big part of the job. Contracts can be full of legalese and be tedious and challenging to read. Aren’t these ...

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Industry News | Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Broker

By: Caroline Synakowski
July 27th, 2022

Not to be confused with a droid from Star Wars, AB5 – California's gig worker labor law – is making headlines this month and drawing plenty of attention from the freight industry. ...

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Logistics | Cargo Claims | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program

By: Caroline Synakowski
January 14th, 2020

Hostage loads and stolen cargo are likely two of the most dreaded scenarios for brokers, shippers and consignees. If you think this is happening to one of your loads, follow these ...