Category: Agents
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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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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 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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Work-life balance isn’t a luxury reserved for corner offices — it’s a daily tug-of-war for anyone juggling a demanding career, a family, and a life actually worth living, especially if that career means being behind the wheel for ten hours a day. If you’ve finished a shift, climbed into bed, and realized you can’t remember…
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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 They say the 8 hour workday is inefficient and outdated.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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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…
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The logistics industry is booming. Even with all the regulations and rules implemented for carriers, brokers, and agents, there are still unethical brokers who take advantage of their agents or carriers. Some brokers don’t provide agents with the tools they need. Even worse, their internal agents may even be competing with outside independent agents hired…
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Agent recruitment offers are landing in freight agents’ inboxes and voicemail boxes almost every week, and most of them sound incredible on the surface. A five-figure sign-on bonus, a “guaranteed” commission split, a promise that this company is finally the one that will treat you right — recruiters know exactly which buttons to push. However,…
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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…
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A freight card gives owner-operators and carriers instant access to fuel discounts, maintenance funding, and working capital without waiting on slow-paying brokers. Freight-Tec’s freight card program pairs a physical fuel card with a revolving credit line built specifically for trucking businesses, so you never have to choose between keeping your truck rolling and keeping your…