Freight brokers are a vital player in the trucking industry, serving as the link between shippers with goods to move and carriers ready to transport them. Beyond negotiating rates informed by data, brokers must also navigate complex regulations to ensure full compliance. In this guide, we’ll explore the critical role brokers play and how their expertise drives the success of the supply chain.

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Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior or just starting your venture into the motor carrier industry, this guide is designed to provide you with insights and strategies to navigate the unique challenges your job presents.

As a carrier or owner-operator, you spend a lot of time on the road. Often, success depends on having the right trucker tools available at any given moment.

Between 2017 and 2018, the top ten heavy-haul providers saw a 33% increase in revenue. While the COVID-19 pandemic briefly brought the economy to a crawl, the heavy haul trucking industry recovered quickly.

If you’re a carrier or owner-operator in the trucking industry, you’ve no doubt experienced major gaps in cash flow between deliveries. In fact, the industry average is about 30–45 days to receive payment — with some taking as long as 90 days to pay.

When you follow the right steps, you can get your freight broker license efficiently and establish a great foundation for your freight brokerage business.

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Arm yourself for success as a truck dispatcher with these tips and insights.

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Follow these eight steps to start your freight brokerage off on the right foot.