Freight Tec News
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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…
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The thought of becoming an independent freight agent can be so intimidating for some, that they dismiss the idea without further consideration or effort. But we’re here to reassure you that taking this step is completely doable. With the right resources and information, you can take all the necessary small steps to achieve your dream.
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Running a freight agency is often sold as the ultimate reward for years spent learning the transportation business — independence, control, and unlimited upside. In reality, however, owning a freight agency usually means sixteen-hour days, constant uncertainty, and a never-ending task list that never seems to shrink. The good news is that the challenges of…
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In business, the notion of a level playing field is essential to long-term success. A level playing field is defined as an “economic and legal environment in which all competitors, irrespective of their size or financial strength, follow the same rules and get equal opportunity to compete.” Great business people can be clever, cunning, and…
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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…
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If trust really is one of the main tent poles of a good relationship (and we believe that it is), then what does that mean for the bond between a freight broker and its freight agents? What does it take for a broker to create the type of trust necessary for both parties to move…
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Becoming an independent freight agent is one of the most rewarding career moves available in transportation and logistics today. Unlike a traditional freight agent job where you clock in as someone else’s employee, an independent freight agent operates as a self-directed sales professional who partners with a freight brokerage instead of working inside one company’s…
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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…
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On many levels, freight agent clients are no different than customers in any other industry. They want their needs met, they need to be treated fairly, and they crave predictability. Sounds simple enough, right? However, it definitely takes a certain type of person to attract the right clients to increase freight business. It takes an…
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Bad debts are one of the most dangerous threats facing any freight brokerage, and they can turn a profitable quarter into a financial disaster almost overnight. Imagine one of your largest customers suddenly going belly up while owing you and your broker $50,000 in unpaid freight bills. You soon learn there is no realistic hope…