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By:
Paula Davis
September 28th, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in America each fall from September 15th to October 15th. In Armstrong’s continuing effort to promote diversity and inclusion in logistics, ...
Industry News | Agency Ownership | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Freight Broker
By:
Morgan Griffith
August 3rd, 2021
President Biden recently issued an executive order designed to promote competition in the U.S. economy. The initiatives within the order are designed to drive innovation and ...
Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Recruiting | Freight Broker
By:
Brad Loeb
April 21st, 2021
Check back in 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 ...
Carrier Relations | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Recruiting | Freight Broker
By:
Brad Loeb
March 17th, 2021
This past week marked the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the freight market.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Insider | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Agent Program | Freight Management | Employee Retention | Recruiting
By:
Kristi DeMoisy
December 10th, 2020
Agents typically have one thing in common: they are all self-motivated entrepreneurs willing to work. Being an elite agent can mean different things to many people. For most, it’s ...
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