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
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
4 Ways to Find a Great Load
I’ve been an owner-operator for over eight years, and I’ve learned a few tricks that help me to make more money
5 Ways to Show Respect to a Driver
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are 5 ways that carriers, brokers, and shippers can show respect
What is the Load-to-Truck Ratio?
We write about the load-to-truck ratio a lot on this blog, but we don’t always explain it. Sometimes a customer
6 steps to adding a brokerage to your trucking company
Do you have shipper customers who need to move more freight than you can service with the current size of
Successful Brokers Put Carriers First
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Avoid Fraudulent Carriers with the DAT Directory
WHAT’S IN THE TOOLBOX? The DAT Directory is one of many tools in the DAT Power toolbox. See previous blog
4 Tips to Plan Your Routes…and Make More Money
Freight availability is starting to improve, after a long, quiet winter. You can finally be a little bit choosier about
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