How to Expand Your Customer Relationships as a Freight Agent
For a freight agent, having loyal, high-volume shipping customers is a must. But securing MANY of these reliable customers really is a key indicator of long-term success and low stress. A lot of agents are good at maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, but how about finding new ones? With the combination of diligence, talent, […]
3 Benefits of Working with a Freight Broker That Offers Cutting-Edge Technology
NEWS Let us know what we can do for you. Contact us today! CONTACT US TLX News & Updates Translogistix Acquires BDR Express, Inc. Aug 12, 2022 Savage, MD: Translogistix has acquired BDR Express, Inc. effective August 14th, 2022. This acquisition will expand Translogistix’s portfolio of services, most notably in trucking and warehousing. Additionally, this […]
How to Find a Brokerage that Will Help Serve the Needs of Your Clients
In a highly competitive industry such as freight, independent freight agents are always looking for an edge. In particular, they want to find a brokerage that can help them serve the needs of their clients, or shippers. There aren’t any magic pills that solve the challenges that agents face, but there certainly are small but […]
5 Exciting Benefits of Becoming an Independent Freight Agent
The freight industry can be rewarding in a variety of ways, but also very challenging. Salespeople, operations personnel, agents and brokerage owners can make a great living, but lack of time, resources and support sometimes often stand in the way of growth. Many freight industry professionals are transitioning into a role with fewer challenges and […]
Freight Tec Doesn’t Have an Internal Brokerage — Find Out What That Means for You
You spend the majority of your waking hours at work, so it stands to reason that a little peace of mind in the workplace goes a long way. There’s almost nothing worse than feeling worried at work all day every day. Yet, that’s how many freight agent feel, especially if they work for a brokerage […]
How Freight Tec Can Help Agents Get Carriers Set Up in Less Than 6 Minutes
The freight transportation industry has at least one thing in common with virtually every sector: the importance of speed and flexibility. Sales come and go in the blink of an eye.
3 Common Mistakes Made By Freight Broker Agents
For freight broker agents, attention to detail is one of the easiest, most impactful actions to take — especially attention to proactive efforts. Conversely, there are many problems that agents should actively avoid. Striving to avoid industry-specific pitfalls is one of the best learning experiences associated with the world of freight. Here are three common […]
How Freight Brokers Can Best Build Meaningful Client Relationships
Even with emerging software, technologies and digital marketing tools taking their industry by storm, top freight brokers are only as successful as the client relationships they can build and maintain. The freight industry, like so many other industries, revolves around loyalty, trust, reputation and standing out. Developing strong bonds with carries and shippers is vital.
The Best Way to Get Your Carriers Set Up Quickly
In 2017, making things easier is what life is all about — whether it’s food service, the daily commute or even facilitating freight services. For freight agents and carriers, making processes easier saves time, which yields more profit and builds lasting business relationships. When independent freight agents are able to get their carriers up […]
8 Ways for Carriers to Stay Safe on the Road
When you’re driving the largest vehicle on the roadway, it’s easy to grow complacent about safety — especially when you drive for hours and hours at a time. The challenge is that while freight carriers have a difficult task regarding safety, they also have a huge responsibility, and they must do whatever they can to […]
