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By: Rick Sammons
July 7th, 2021

June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season, and it could be an eventful six months, according to NOAA predictions. As of writing, there are already two named storms in the ...

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Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | carriers | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Brad Loeb
June 28th, 2021

Check back with us monthly to stay up to speed on freight market conditions. Our snapshots compile market data from public sources to help you stay informed. This edition looks at ...

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

By: Jennifer Koskie
June 23rd, 2021

Freight brokering can be a financially rewarding career, but it doesn't come without its demands and challenges. With logistics being a cyclical industry, it's hard to strike a ...

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

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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Carrier Relations | Industry News | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Freight Broker

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

By: Marc Bodley
May 26th, 2021

Moving freight is a complicated process that requires massive coordination and logistics. Freight brokers act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers to alleviate both ...

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Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | carriers | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Brad Loeb
May 20th, 2021

Check back with us monthly to stay up to speed on freight market conditions. Our snapshots compile market data from public sources to help you stay informed. This edition looks at ...

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

By: Monique Taylor
May 17th, 2021

Perhaps more than any year before it, 2020 put the spotlight on customer service. A global pandemic drove confusion, fear, and anxiety among consumers. While economies were ...

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