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By: Lauren Russell
June 9th, 2021

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions. It’s not just about expressing and controlling emotions but also about interpreting ...

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By: Emily M. Chiarizia, Esq.
June 2nd, 2021

It is estimated that there are more than 3.5 million truck drivers and 1.2 million trucking companies in the U.S. That’s billions of miles of roadway covered annually, which makes ...

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By: Emily M. Chiarizia, Esq.
May 5th, 2021

Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Armstrong couldn’t resist the opportunity to begin our post with a festive pun about freight claims, alongside our tips and tricks to avoid exposure ...

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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 ...

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By: Brad Loeb
March 17th, 2021

This past week marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the freight market.

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By: Brian Mann
March 16th, 2021

March is Women's History Month, making it the perfect time to recognize women's contributions to the trucking industry, worth hundreds of billions of US dollars. Trucking alone ...

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By: Morgan Griffith
March 12th, 2021

Partnership provides free load tracking for Armstrong agents, free automated load tendering for carriers.

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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 ...

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