To be successful, motor carriers have to keep track of what is often a very complicated set of payment schedules and options. Some trucking companies work directly for manufacturers, distributors, and other shippers. Some trucking companies carry loads arranged by...
A good freight broker can be a motor carrier’s most valuable resource for staying loaded and on the road. But what’s the best way to find the right freight broker for you? These “middle-men” of the freight industry are not all alike. Here are six tips to help you...
You may have seen the bumper sticker that says, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” We should also have bumper stickers that say, “If you got dressed, ate breakfast, and read your newspaper today, thank a truck driver,” because chances are that everything in our...
Freight brokers and freight forwarders both play important roles in the movement of cargo. Both work for shippers, such as wholesalers, manufacturers, and other companies that need to have goods transported to different locations. Both serve as the middle intermediary...