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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 ...

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

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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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.

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

By: Morgan Griffith
March 12th, 2021

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

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

By: Aaron Thrift
March 11th, 2021

Every transportation manager is in the business of finding the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective way to move goods from one destination to another. Intermodal ...

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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 | 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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Freight/Shipping Trends | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | carriers | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Aaron Thrift
October 6th, 2020

There is no escape from market fluctuations in the transportation industry. Freight rate forecasting – even during the best of times – has the potential to induce migraines and ...

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