Category: Best Practices and Benchmarks

Trucking scams: How brokers and carriers can protect themselves

Working with a broker or carrier for the first time can lead to a successful and profitable relationship that will

Finding Shippers: Building a network you trust

Read our free ebook, “Finding Shippers,” and grow your business Strong carrier networks are the bread and butter of any

Finding Shippers: Understanding the market and thriving

What do you do once you’ve secured consistent shippers as your customer base? Now that you’re operating on solid ground,

Finding Shippers: The art of cold calling

As a new broker, you’re going to do some cold calling. The tried and true method of connecting with potential

Best Defenses: How to protect against phishing and fraud

To help you flag suspicious behavior and stop fraud before it happens, we’ve compiled security best practices for your organization.

A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season

You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.

Three strategies to leverage company reviews

Company reviews are standard fare for purchasing decisions. Smart businesses leverage them to entice and inform potential buyers, to great

Top 5 trucking mistakes for owner-operators to avoid

Since I started my trucking business in 2011, I’ve learned a lot about being in the trucking industry and what it takes to make your operation successful.