Big Betsy

A few of our Freight Tec employees and their kids were able to help carry Big Betsy in our local parade a week ago!🇺🇸 Big Betsy is the largest free hanging US flag in the world and weighs 400 lbs and is 1/4 acre in size. This flag has been commissioned for use in parades […]

Jujitsu

On Friday, one of our Agents stopped by our office. Chase Sosa was in town for a Jujitsu tournament đź’Ş, which several of Freight Tec employees were able to attend with their families to spectate! #freightagent #freighttec #freightbroker #freightbrokerage #bestagentprogram

Coats for Kids

Last weekend we were able to participate in our local Coats for Kids Car Show đźš— event put on by the Rotary Club of Bountiful. This event helps local kids to buy a coat for our cold winters ❄️ here in Utah. This is Freight Tec’s 2nd year being a gold sponsor for this event. […]

Paint With Love

Last weekend our very own CFO, Jeff Graves, donated 43 oil paintings with proceeds donated to a charity called Red Barn Academy! Jeff learned to paint almost 2 years ago – his “covid talent.” 🎨 He loves to share his art and decided to create paint.with.love.jeff (instagram) to donate proceeds from his paintings to various […]

Is Freight Brokerage Still A Good Business To Be In?

The short answer is: Yes. Lets dive into why the industry is thriving. Todd Bryant of Bryant Surety Bonds lays out the facts in this article for JOC.com. Here’s a summary: Growing Demand: Since January of 2014 Broker business has increased by 15%, and that grown still isn’t meeting demand. Sound Income: Brokers typically make more than the […]

Why Joining a Company With an Internal Brokerage Could Cost You Your Business

In the right circumstances, becoming a freight agent can be a fantastic career choice, filled with opportunities to focus on bringing in first-time clients, building relationships, and exceeding the expectations of shippers and carriers. The freedom, pay, and level of control can be enticing. However, in the wrong situation, joining a freight brokerage can be […]

Freight Tec’s Agent Support System

We believe in trying to find a different load for a Carrier, who wants to be home for the weekend to spend time with his family…  Taking care of some of the extra headaches for a Shipping Manager so he can spend more time with his family… or making sure our Agents and Employees get […]

3 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Bottom Line As a Freight Agent

For freight agents, there is strong, vast potential to grow a client base and make a lot of money. Of course, like in any industry, there are challenges that must be overcome. Many of today’s freight brokers and agents feel pressured to stay up to date with the latest software — the type of industry-specific […]

Agents Liable for Customer Bad Debt?

Should Agents be 100% liable for their customer’s Bad Debts? Imagine one of your largest customers going belly up… and they owe you and your Broker company $50,000.00… You soon learn there is no hope of collecting any of the money owed… Who should pay for that bad debt? It should be split the same way […]

The Pros and Cons of Starting a Freight Brokerage Company

Before entering any industry, gathering as much information as possible is vital. Of course, fact-finding alone isn’t enough. In a highly competitive industry such as freight transportation, stacking up the potential benefits against the likely drawbacks is a key way to determine whether the rewards are worth the risk. When it comes to opening up […]