The Key Benchmark For Measuring Company Growth
You monitor all aspects of your freight brokering business. You’ve practically memorized your targets and current numbers for revenue, margin,
What Carriers Want: Lessons from a 5-Star Broker
If you’re a freight broker or 3PL without trucks, you know that your biggest asset is the carriers you use.
Independent Agents Bring Fast Growth, Low Overhead
In the current environment, where freight volume is soft, freight brokerages are looking for ways to increase profits. While it
A $34 Profit on a $1,500 Load? Really?
Update: DAT report on freight brokers’ financial results from October 2017. If you own or manage a freight brokerage, you’re
Pricing: What’s the Sweet Spot for Shippers?
When you quote a rate to a shipper, what references do you use to ensure that your prices are not
Business Gamble Pays Big for River Place Logistics
When River Place Logistics of Raleigh, North Carolina, launched in 2009, the founders encountered a problem they hadn’t anticipated—the credit
4 More Tips for Working With Freight Brokers
Last month, I had the pleasure of talking to a group of owner-operators and aspiring small fleet owners in Kansas
6 Things Freight Brokers Love and Hate
Every call you make about a load is a potential negotiation. Knowing what brokers love and hate goes a long
5 Advantages of Using Fuel Cards vs. Credit Cards
Even with diesel prices dropping, fuel is still one of the largest expenses for carriers. The better you’re able to
Growing Your Freight Brokerage: 2 Models
If you own a small freight brokerage, you’re aware of the risks and rewards that are part of growing your
Savannah Gains Freight from West Coast
Spring has sprung in Georgia, and Savannah is a hot market for freight. Savannah is home to the fourth-largest sea
The Fastest Way to the Best Loads in the Busy Freight Season
Freight volumes are on the rise in much of the country, as the winter slow season eases into the rearview