How to Get the Most From DAT RateView Reports
DAT RateView already puts a wealth of information at your fingertips, which lets you make quick pricing decisions on the
Find Carriers With Fewer Phone Calls
On average, it takes a broker 7 phone calls to find a qualified carrier, and each call typically takes two
One Way Carriers Can Protect Their Driving Time
Do pilots ever start flying without knowing where they will land? No, and drivers should not drive without a detailed,
How to Choose the Best TMS Software for Freight Brokers
What’s the best transportation management software (TMS) for freight brokers? There are many software vendors to choose from—including a TMS
DAT User Conference: Combining Outside Experts with Inside Expertise
Attendees at last year’s DAT User Conference. A DAT customer called me recently on my cell phone, as he was
Develop Local Dumbbells, and Become a Self-Running Trucker
At the gym, a dumbbell is a bar with a weight at each end. On the road, a dumbbell is
Can You Move 2 More Loads Every Hour?
Attendees at the 2016 DAT User Conference. The “automated brokerage” is the buzz in logistics circles, but until that happens,
Posting Trucks and the 80/20 Rule
There’s one piece of advice that I’d give to any carrier running the spot market. It’s advice that can significantly
Communicating With Brokers: It's All About the Phone Call
In my six years as an owner-operator who works exclusively with brokers, I’ve been able to communicate better and more
12 Tips to Get (and Keep) the BEST Carriers
Finding a truck might not be so hard in the current market, but how do you recruit and retain the
Broker Fights Off Ransomware Attack
Rob LaForte, owner of Columbia Fresh Transportation Services Rob LaForte’s holiday break didn’t last long. In late December he had
Do the 3 O'Clock Hustle
Get your 3 o’clock hustle on! This is an excellent time of the year to score some really high-paying loads,