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
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,
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