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Insider | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Best Practices | Agent Program | Recruiting

By: Jennifer Koskie
June 9th, 2022

The word 'no' can be tough to hear, even for experienced negotiators. If you're on a tight deadline to meet a quota or looking to squeeze in a last-minute deal before your next ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices

By: Kristi DeMoisy
May 24th, 2022

It's a new week, and you’re feeling motivated! This is your week to reach out to prospects, new and old, and close some sales. But with so many options, where do you start?

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Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Barry McRae
May 17th, 2022

Finding a carrier to move your freight is no easy task, especially if you have a hazardous or high-value product. Getting a load to its final destination requires relinquishing ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Safety | Shippers

By: Mike Jolley
April 5th, 2022

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict ongoing and potential cyberattacks looming, it's more important than ever for businesses to remain vigilant against threats. Although larger ...

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Insider | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Matt Peters
March 23rd, 2022

In a post-Covid world, companies of all sizes are challenged with making their supply chains more resilient while maintaining competitiveness. Shippers increasingly rely on ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Shippers | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker | Logistics Careers

By: Scott Watanabe
March 10th, 2022

Interested in a career as a transportation manager or freight broker and want to learn the basics? We've gathered a list of terms transportation professionals frequently run into ...

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Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Landyn Fassett
March 1st, 2022

Have you ever opened a bill to find out you owe more than originally quoted? Not fun! But it happens, and the logistics industry is no exception. A billing adjustment, commonly ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Best Practices | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Logistics Careers

By: Lauren Russell
February 16th, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless areas of our lives, including how we work and who we work for. While leaving a job for greener pastures isn't new, we've seen an ...

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