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Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

By: Liam Shannon
February 23rd, 2021

More than likely, your logistics organization has received a negative online review. For freight brokerages specifically, bad reviews might be a result of pay discrepancies ...

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Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Recruiting | Freight Broker

By: Lauren Russell
February 16th, 2021

Many freight agents begin their careers at large brokerages that provide access to on-the-job training and the stability of salaried pay. With gained experience, self-starting, ...

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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 ...

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

By: Lauren Russell
January 28th, 2021

Are you a transportation manager looking to connect with a freight broker but don’t know where to start?

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Insider | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management

By: Ben Eason
January 22nd, 2021

Is your company’s supply chain getting more complex? Do you have the actionable information you need to respond to customer demand?

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Insider | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management

By: Chuck Gay
December 23rd, 2020

Are you a freight agent considering a move to a new brokerage but concerned about how you will transition your existing customers?

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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 ...

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Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management | Employee Retention | Recruiting

By: Lauren Russell
December 15th, 2020

Being a freight agent has many attractive qualities. As an independent contractor (1099), you are your own boss, work remotely, and earn high commissions. There are also ...

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