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The latest on transportation, logistics, technology and industry trends.
Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management
By:
Tom Milosavljevich
November 24th, 2020
Owning a successful freight brokerage is a demanding, 24/7 job that assumes a particular appetite for risk and requires a vision for continued growth. While brokerage ownership ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management
By:
David Morris
November 24th, 2020
With a new year on the horizon, many freight agents have questions about financial planning and tax obligations.
Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management
By:
Tom Milosavljevich
November 23rd, 2020
Whether you are a freight agent in a role that you currently love or actively seeking employment, it’s likely that you will engage with an agent recruiter. Recruiters are tasked ...
Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Freight Management
By:
Morgan Griffith
November 23rd, 2020
A year quite different from any other – at least unofficially – is drawing to a close. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving differently ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management
By:
Scott Watanabe
November 13th, 2020
You’ve done your homework and have partnered with a reputable freight brokerage that is committed to helping you succeed. Depending on your training and dedication to the job, ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Freight Management | Recruiting
By:
Tom Milosavljevich
November 5th, 2020
When evaluating freight agent programs, it can be challenging to know where to begin. There are several factors that experienced logistics professionals consider when choosing a ...
Freight/Shipping Trends | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | carriers | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Aaron Thrift
October 6th, 2020
There is no escape from market fluctuations in the transportation industry. Freight rate forecasting – even during the best of times – has the potential to induce migraines and ...