Freight Tec News
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Peace of mind is one of those precious commodities that’s difficult to come by and even harder to guarantee. In the world of freight brokers, agents, shippers and carriers, peace of mind can serve as a welcomed constant amid a flurry of variables. If you’re considering working with a freight broker, getting the company to…
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Freight agents who want to build a real business deserve a broker partner that acts like an ally instead of a hidden competitor. The trucking industry shows no sign of slowing down, yet the number of brokers willing to treat their freight agents fairly keeps shrinking every year. As a result, freight agents now have…
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Within the transportation industry, freight broker is one of the fastest growing professions, in large part due to the earning potential available to agents. So what can you expect from the profession? Tracy, one of our very own independent agents, tells us firsthand her experience as an agent. Discover what could be your future in the…
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A self driving truck used to sound like something out of a science-fiction movie. Today, it is one of the most closely watched technologies in the entire freight industry, and for good reason. However, before you decide whether a self driving truck will ever replace the person behind the wheel, you need to understand exactly…
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A company in the UK called Mole Solutions thinks so. They’ve designed pods, that would travel underground to deliver goods currently hauled by trucks. They travel via a computer controlled smart track, using electromagnets. The company claims they could ship goods for 20% the cost of road shipping. But is it feasible? Laying that much pipeline…
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Nigel Marsh, thinks work-life balance is too important to be left in the hands of your employer. He lays out his “ideal” day, working, taking time for himself, his wife, his kids, the dog, and friends. Nigel quickly realizes that ideal is just not possible. He stresses the importance of not falling into the trap of “I’ll do…
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Do you work 8 hours straight? Do you often work through your lunch? You may think that you’re a better worker for these habits, but, studies say you’re doing it wrong. They say the 8 hour workday is inefficient and outdated. Entrepreneur says: “The 8-hour workday was created during the industrial revolution as an effort…
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Road rage turned a routine highway commute into a seven-hour nightmare on Salt Lake City’s I-15 to I-215 interchange, when a motorist deliberately brake-checked a semi-truck and sent it rolling across four lanes of traffic. What started as one driver’s anger over a simple lane change ended in five separate collisions, a shut-down freeway, and…
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It seems like most of the buzz around President’s Day has little to do with Presidents. It’s all about big sales, or taking off for a 3-day weekend. But where did the holiday come from? What exactly or who exactly are we celebrating? A surprising amount of American’s don’t know much about the holiday. We bet…
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If 2015 wasn’t what you expected, then it’s time to look at your business and see where to do better. Even if you had a good year, you should still examine all of your policies and vendors to make sure you’re getting the most out of your investments. Make 2016 a banner year when you…