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Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Broker

By: Taylor Borum
May 16th, 2023

Freight brokers are a vital piece of the supply chain, connecting shippers and carriers to move goods in a timely and cost-efficient manner. According to industry projections, the ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Ryan Poynter
April 18th, 2023

When it comes to transporting freight, choosing the right LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier can make all the difference in ensuring that your shipment arrives on time, intact, and ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Rates | Shippers

By: Jason McNinch
April 11th, 2023

Dealing with freight carrier GRIs (general rate increases) can be challenging. These increases, implemented by carriers to adjust their pricing and boost revenue, can ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Adrianna Ruiz
March 30th, 2023

As a shipper, you may be wondering whether it's better to book your shipments directly with a carrier or to use a third-party logistics provider (3PL) like Armstrong. While both ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Agent Program | Freight Broker | News

By: Scott Watanabe
March 21st, 2023

Podcasts have become an increasingly popular medium for sharing information, and the freight industry is no exception. They're a great way for truckers, logistics professionals, ...

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Freight/Shipping Trends | Industry News | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation

By: Vamsi Tirnati
March 7th, 2023

Freight brokerages are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and improve efficiencies. Transportation and logistics is a hypercompetitive market creating an ...

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Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Lauren Russell
February 21st, 2023

The logistics industry is constantly evolving with technology and innovation at the forefront. New tools are emerging daily to make transportation professionals' lives easier, ...

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Business Advice | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Logistics Careers

By: Taylor Borum
February 14th, 2023

The secret to attracting and retaining the best talent transcends competitive pay and corporate perks – it's about developing careers.

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