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4 ways truckers can get more time at home

When I first got started working with freight brokers in 2011, I was averaging more than 200 nights away from

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Freight brokers boost profits off the chart, with strong revenue growth

Even with a 35% increase in headcount, freight brokers enjoyed a 20X spike in profit per employee, 25% higher revenue

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Forecast: When will contract rates flatten?

Shippers are asking, “How much longer will this challenging freight environment last?” The standard answer sounds like something out of

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When should you replace your truck?

When is the best time to replace your truck? There is no one correct answer to this question. Independent truckers

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DAT Freight Broker Benchmark: 41% more load volume yields 78% higher revenue

Monthly revenue rose 78% for freight brokers in May on a 41% increase in load volume, to set new records

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Freight Brokers Enjoy Record Operating Profits in April

Operating profits were more than nine times higher for freight brokers in April, compared to the same month in 2017.

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Where Do DAT Freight Rates Come From?

If you’ve ever searched for freight on a DAT One load board, you’ve maybe noticed the average market rates that

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Flatbed Rates and Ratios at Record Highs

While van and reefer prices have moderated in March and April after peaking in early January, flatbed prices and demand

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How to Control Fuel Cost: Fleet Cards vs. Credit Cards

With diesel prices back on the rise, now more than ever fleet managers have to monitor fuel spending. Both proprietary

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Freight Brokers Boost Revenue 63%, on 21% More Loads

Freight brokers moved 21% more loads in March, compared to the same month last year, setting a two-year record for

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Freight Brokers Boost Revenue 67% in February, on 29% More Loads

Freight brokers moved 29% more loads in February, at 13% higher revenue per load, compared to February 2017. That combination

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Getting Your Carrier Authority – Myth and Reality

Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per

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