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By: Thomas Deas
January 31st, 2024

New years are opportunities for reflection and growth, especially for independent freight agents. Many consider the significant step of evolving from a solo venture to a ...

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By: Thomas Deas
January 19th, 2024

In the midst of a challenging economic climate, the ability to stand out and maintain growth is more crucial than ever. Freight agents today face a multitude of challenges, ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Safety | Freight Management

By: Stephanie Wilson
January 9th, 2024

Now that we've explored the types and trends of freight fraud in our previous post, let's focus on the anatomy of a scam and how to spot the red flags. This second part of our ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Safety | Freight Management

By: Stephanie Wilson
January 3rd, 2024

As we step into the new year, it's a timely reminder that while seasons change, some challenges remain constant. Among these is the issue of freight fraud, a persistent and ...

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Industry News | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

By: David Morris
November 29th, 2023

Most of us attempt to file taxes accurately to stay in Uncle Sam's good graces. In the world of freight brokerages and freight agents, small business reigns and contracted workers ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Technology | Best Practices | Agent Program | Safety

By: Vamsi Tirnati
November 24th, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, a wave of online shopping activity is set to sweep through workplaces. With the allure of deals and discounts around events like Black Friday and ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Logistics Careers

By: Kristi DeMoisy
October 4th, 2023

With their unique position as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, freight agents have become indispensable players in the transportation industry. If you're an ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Logistics Careers

By: Thomas Deas
September 28th, 2023

Finding the perfect partner to amplify your business can feel like the timeless tale of Goldilocks — searching through a world of extremes in search of 'just right.' As a freight ...

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