Top 5 Freight Brokerage Problems (and How to Avoid Them)
Many shippers rely on brokers to find capacity and manage loads, yet not all brokers operate with the same level of transparency, communication, or accountability.
Resources & Insights
What Are Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations For Truck Drivers?
What Are Spot Market Quotes and How Does a Freight Brokerage Use Them?
You’ve been given a spot quote for your freight and you’re not sure how it was calculated or whether a spot quote is best for your business. Since the spot market is such a huge part of the trucking industry’s pricing structure, it’s important to understand exactly when it’s best to use and when it’s simply not.
Trucking Terminology: A Glossary of Common Shipping Terms
The trucking industry is brimming with unique jargon. This can make starting in this industry or working with it overwhelming. As soon as you think you’re beginning to master the language of trucking, another term will pop up.
How Have Fluctuations in Shipping Rates Changed Over Time?
As a shipper, you know that having a good grasp on what it should cost to move your freight is important, but it feels like it's getting harder to do so these days. This makes you wonder what causes shipping rates to change today when compared to years past.
The Top 5 Benefits of Using a Freight Brokerage
You’re looking to move a shipment but are unsure of whether or not using a freight brokerage is right for you. This can be a difficult decision, but it doesn’t have to be.
What Is LTL Freight Shipping? How Less-Than-Truckload Works for U.S. Shippers
How Are Freight Shipping Rates Calculated?
- Supply and demand at your origin
- The urgency of your shipment
- Your freight's length of haul (LOH).
- Current weather conditions
- Accessorial charges
- Supply and demand in your freight's destination
Keeping an eye on your shipping budget can be tricky, especially when you don’t understand where your money is going, how shipping rates are calculated, or how to make the most of the dollars you have.
How Lead Time Affects Freight Shipping Cost
What Does a Freight Brokerage Do? Your Guide to Broker Basics
A well-rounded transportation provider network includes many types of carriers, from asset-based companies to specialized providers to freight brokerages.
What Are Spot Market Quotes and How Does a Freight Brokerage Use Them?
You’ve been given a spot quote for your freight and you’re not sure how it was calculated or whether a spot quote is best for your business. Since the spot market is such a huge part of the trucking..
Trucking Terminology: A Glossary of Common Shipping Terms
The trucking industry is brimming with unique jargon. This can make starting in this industry or working with it overwhelming. As soon as you think you’re beginning to master the language of trucking, another..
How Have Fluctuations in Shipping Rates Changed Over Time?
As a shipper, you know that having a good grasp on what it should cost to move your freight is important, but it feels like it's getting harder to do so these days. This makes you wonder what causes shipping..
The Top 5 Benefits of Using a Freight Brokerage
You’re looking to move a shipment but are unsure of whether or not using a freight brokerage is right for you. This can be a difficult decision, but it doesn’t have to be.
