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Category: Agent Program

  • Freight Agents: How Internal Brokerages Kill Agent Entrepreneurship

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    Entrepreneurial individuals have been shown to possess certain character traits—passion, risk tolerance, leadership, and others—at a higher percentage than the rest of the professional population. All of these characteristics are important, but the trait that sets many entrepreneurs apart is a strong desire to enjoy the fruits of their own success. Freight agents are truly…

  • Making the Leap: How to Become an Independent Freight Agent

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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.

  • As an Agency Owner, Why Would I Want to Transition to Freight Tec?

    For many, owning a business is the end goal. It’s means you’ve “made it.” It’s a sign of independence and a bright future. However, for those who own a freight broker agency, challenges often are just as plentiful as benefits. Life as a freight agency owner usually entails incredibly long days, rampant uncertainty and a…

  • Freight Agents: Building your business on a Level Playing Field

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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…

  • Freight Tec’s Agent Support System

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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…

  • Why Our Freight Agent Program Won’t Disappoint

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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…

  • Freight Agents: Red Flags When Selecting a Broker

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    A freight broker is the licensed intermediary who connects shippers that need freight moved with the carriers that move it — negotiating rates, arranging pickup and delivery, and handling the paperwork so neither side has to manage it alone. Whether you’re a shipper hunting for reliable capacity, a carrier chasing consistent loads, or an agent…