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Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Hostage Load | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Stephanie Wilson
September 22nd, 2022
The statistics vary, but it’s generally noted that cargo crime is a $15 billion to $30 billion problem each year across the U.S. One load lost to cargo theft can cost shippers ...
By:
Brad Loeb
September 15th, 2022
This month, we stick to a running theme in American economics: can the Fed lower inflation without nose-diving the economy?
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 ...
Logistics | Transportation | Shippers
By:
Morgan Holmes
September 8th, 2022
Some people only associate produce season with fresh peaches and buttered corn, but those in the logistics industry know that it’s much more than fresh fruits and vegetables. ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker | Logistics Careers
By:
Taylor Borum
September 6th, 2022
At Armstrong, giving back to our community is a big part of our corporate values. Over 16 years, we have supported numerous different charitable organizations. In 2022, we decided ...
Insider | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Broker
By:
Scott Watanabe
August 30th, 2022
Building a customer base from scratch and making cold calls to generate new business can be daunting if you're just starting in transportation logistics. It doesn't have to be! ...
Business Advice | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management
By:
Stephanie Wilson
August 25th, 2022
An Armstrong customer once filed a claim for damage to a new machine. Since the damage was not noted on the delivery document and the document was signed free and clear, we ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker | Logistics Careers
By:
Taylor Borum
August 23rd, 2022
With the Great Resignation in full swing, many people are looking to change not only their jobs but their career trajectory. The promise of greener pastures has workers ...
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