--- title: ATG Fuel For Thought | Freight Broker (5) description: Freight Broker | The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends. (5) image: https://www.armstrongtransport.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Stock%20Images/backgrounds/truck-sunset.png --- - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** [Subscribe](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog-subscription) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/ATGFR8/) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armstrong-transport-group) - [**](https://www.instagram.com/atgfr8/) ATG Fuel For Thought The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends. 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Chiarizia, Esq.](https://www.armstrongtransport.com/blog/author/emily-m-chiarizia-esq) February 22nd, 2022 Brokers and forwarders both play a vital role in logistics and cargo movement. They have many similarities, and the terms “broker” and “forwarder” are often used interchangeably. ... 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