Is Freight Brokerage Still A Good Business To Be In?
The short answer is: Yes. Lets dive into why the industry is thriving. Todd Bryant of Bryant Surety Bonds lays out the facts in this article for JOC.com. Here’s a summary: Growing Demand: Since January of 2014 Broker business has increased by 15%, and that grown still isn’t meeting demand. Sound Income: Brokers typically make more than the […]
Shippers Can’t Be Too Careful in Qualifying Carriers
This is a True Story. A carrier calls our office to book a load we had shared with our network. We start our Carrier Qualification Process and find out that the Carrier wants to use an owner-operator. We advised the Carrier that we needed to see their federal operating authority, Certificate of Insurance, W-9, and […]
Is the Future of Freight Underground?
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 […]
The Death of the 8 Hour Workday?
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 They say the 8 hour workday is inefficient and outdated.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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Highway Bill, and what it means for You
Congress approved the Highway Bill, and President Obama is set to sign it on Friday, July 6, 2012. The report contains the TIA-OOIDA-ATA compromise language almost exactly. How will this affect you? Read the great blog post and summary from DAT.com. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think!
Ban On Cell Phone Use While Driving Hits Commercial Drivers
Well, it’s official. Effective January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and others implemented a rule banning the use of cell phones while driving for all commercial truck drivers. Violations can be severe – up to $2,750 fine for each offense and possible commercial license suspension for multiple […]
EOBRs can Reduce Violation Fines
We love staying up-to-date and reading the Journal of Commerce – Trucking. Last week an excellent post really got us thinking. EOBRs can SIGNIFICANTLY reduce violation fines. You can read the full article here: FMCSA Orders Trucker to Install 700 EOBRs Basically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordered JBS Carriers Inc., of Greeley, Colorado, to install Electronic […]
CSA 2010 Opinions – The Good and the Bad
Our position in the industry allows us to hear opinions from highly qualified and reputable people about CSA 2010. Both the good and the bad. Here’s a brief list of the top 3 opinions we’re hearing – First, the Good: CSA 2010 is a much better product today than it was a year ago. Many modifications have been made […]
Brokers, Acid Reflux, and Nylon Stockings
Jobs with High Stress can easily help create Acid Reflux Disease. Clearly, Brokers are in a high stress career and are just as prone to Acid Reflux issues as anybody. If you don’t have Acid Reflux problems yet, chances are that you will sometime in the future. What is Acid Reflux Disease? This is the […]
