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Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker
By:
Liam Shannon
March 23rd, 2021
Freight brokering can be a rewarding and lucrative career for a motivated self-starter. And compared to other professions, the barrier to entry is low. Whether you're a recent ...
Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Recruiting | Freight Broker
By:
Brad Loeb
March 17th, 2021
This past week marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the freight market.
Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker
By:
Morgan Griffith
March 12th, 2021
Partnership provides free load tracking for Armstrong agents, free automated load tendering for carriers.
Industry News | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker
By:
Aaron Thrift
March 11th, 2021
Every transportation manager is in the business of finding the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective way to move goods from one destination to another. Intermodal ...
Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Recruiting | Freight Broker
By:
Monique Taylor
February 11th, 2021
Each year, the month of February marks Black History Month, though the achievements of African Americans should be celebrated year-round. Black History Month serves as a reminder ...
Insider | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | carriers | Safety | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Morgan Griffith
December 17th, 2020
Winter has it out for freight management. The northern United States and Canada – home to major shipping hubs – can be severely impacted by snow, wind, and ice. Over-the-road and ...
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 ...