What are the Common Equipment Types?

What are the Common Equipment Types?

Dry Van – Box Trailer Freight trailers (also called dry vans or simply “boxes”) are designed to carry virtually any kind of boxed, crated, or palletized freight. Configurations Standard lengths: 28’, 32’, 36’, 40’, 42’, 43’, 45’, 48’ and 53’. Standard widths: 96”-102” Maximum weight loaded: 46,000 lbs. Standard heights:…

What are the Requirements for all Brokers?

What are the Requirements for all Brokers?

All brokers must comply with all the requirements of the regulations in 49 CFR §371. These regulations require records to be kept and apply to how you conduct business. The FMCSA encourages you to familiarize yourself with these regulations; you can access them on the FMCSA Web site at www.fmcsa.dot.gov….

How to get your Freight Brokers License?

How to get your Freight Brokers License?

The rules governing applications for operating authority are stated in regulations, 49 CFR §§365 and 366. The process to obtain operating authority as a broker begins with FMCSA’s application for Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority Form (OP-1). Becoming a freight broker requires the applicant to submit three (3) forms…

How to Become a Freight Agent?

How to Become a Freight Agent?

As a leader in the online freight broker training industry, Freight Brokers Course.com has developed a Freight Brokerage License school for students to become independent contract agents or freight brokers. You can study anywhere at any time with our cutting edge Learning Management System. Register Today and start learning Instantly! Become…

How to Get Freight Broker Bond in NV?

The Nevada Freight Broker Bond is evidence of financial dependability and fluidity. It is a manifestation of access to liquid assets in complying with commitments and meeting prospective claims. It is also a guarantee that when matching accredited and dependable transport carriers to shippers’ needs, the standards of ethical freight…

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR BROKERS IN 2019

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR BROKERS IN 2019

It’s time for the New Years resolutions for brokers in 2019! 1. Always be prospecting. Most brokers don’t prospect enough, while the best brokers prospect constantly. This year, make prospecting the first and last thing you think about when you get to the office, with these 7 ideas for better prospecting….

Saving Christmas

A good-hearted family steps in to save the Magical Christmas Caroling Truck, a holiday ritual in North Hollywood, Toluca Lake and Burbank. For the area, the family was ‘pretty much saving Christmas.’ A quirky tradition that blasted Christmas cheer through North Hollywood, Toluca Lake and Burbank was almost stopped in…

Become a Freight Broker Ultimate Infographic Guide

Become a Freight Broker Ultimate Infographic Guide

Become A Freight Broker Ultimate Infographic Guide Freight brokers are filling in a crucial role in the movement of freight, as the missing link between shippers and carriers. They negotiate good shipping rates and fast deliveries from transportation companies and connect them with the businesses that need to transport goods...
Transport and Logistics

Transport and Logistics

1.Freight Brokers. Freight brokers connect shippers to truckers, and this is a good option if you’re just starting out. Freight brokers do most of the legwork for you, including negotiating the rates with shippers. 2.Dispatch Services. Hire a dispatcher directly (with industry experience and contacts in tow) or contract with a dispatch…

GlobalTranz Honored at ACE Awards, Ranked 6th Largest Private Company, 7th Fastest Growing Company

GlobalTranz Honored at ACE Awards, Ranked 6th Largest Private Company, 7th Fastest Growing Company

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 19, 2018–GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc., a leading technology-driven third-party logistics (3PL) solutions provider, today announced it was the recipient of two ACE awards and was ranked 6th Largest Private Company and 7th Fastest Growing Company by the  Phoenix Business Journal  at the 2018 Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards on November 15, 2018. This honor…