In this week’s Thomas Index I’m going to cover what we call the “Thomas Index Four by Four.”. These are four product or service categories that have seen an upward trend in sourcing activity in the Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com, for at least four weeks running. First up is the…
Canadian carriers and brokers benefited from a strong market in 2017, and are optimistic about the current year, according to a new report from TransCore Link Logistics. Seventy-three percent of respondents were carriers, while 27% were brokers. Most reported that the increase in load volumes seen in 2017 positively impacted…
TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier payment, factor management, supply chain finance solutions and Intelligent Audit, a leader in freight audit, business intelligence analytics, and transportation spend optimization solutions, announced a new partnership. We are delighted to be partnering with Intelligent Audit to jointly bring innovation, network scale, and new…
Do you want to know how to start a Freight Brokerage? 1. Select a legal structure for your business Decide if you want to operate as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability corporation, or a number of other options. Speak with an attorney or accountant to discuss the…
Freight brokers need to find shippers in order to connect them with carriers and move freight. How do freight brokers find shipper is an age-old question and one new freight brokers need answers too. Here are seven ways how freight brokers find shippers. For freight brokers to find shippers, it’s important to…
As we near the end of 2018, I spent some time reflecting on what I think is likely to occur in several key issues and areas of our industry in the coming year. (Fleet Management). Driver shortage: This will continue unabated. Some fleets are starting to put other kinds of incentives…
A brand-new, tech-focused shop focusing on cross-border freight into Mexico and Canada. With their investors’ backing, Silver and Salins founded Forager Logistics this past November and started moving freight in the past two weeks.Matt Silver “grew up” at Coyote Logistics, the brokerage his father Jeff Silver founded in 2006 and…
Freight Brokers are used by the industry to arrange for the transportation required by the shipping company. They act as a link between the shipper and the carrier companies or individual drivers. Most who start in the freight brokerage business think that brokering is trucking. This is the #1 common…
If you’re considering a career as a trucker, you may want to rethink those plans. How Much Can You Earn as a Freight Broker? But what if you like the trucking industry? A career as a freight broker may be the better option. What Is a Freight Broker? A freight…
Start your trucking business successfully with these essential steps: open your company, obtain MC and DOT numbers, file BOC-3 and UCR forms, secure insurance, and fulfill additional requirements. Learn the process to ensure legal operation and prepare for freight transport across the United States. Get expert guidance for a thriving…
What Does A Freight Broker Do? A freight broker is someone who assists shippers with freight ready to haul by finding carriers who are qualified to haul the load. They are responsible for brokering deals with shippers and then facilitating the movement of a shipper’s freight. They are responsible for…
What does a freight broker do? 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 or…
Load broker, also called freight brokers, play an important role in the transportation of cargo and freight by matching drivers with a freight company. Brokers never actually take possession of the cargo. The paperwork and necessary calls that initiate and direct the shipping process are the domain of the load…
Every day independent freight brokers help cargo companies find the best transportation to move our nation’s products from city to city, state to state and internationally. Independent freight brokers work on their own without the security and support of a larger business structure. Brokers negotiate their own contracts and are…
Truck Freight Broker in California: Because the logistics of arranging for timely pickups and deliveries can be difficult for many small businesses and small freight carriers, many rely on freight brokers to arrange shipping methods and handle payment and billing. Neither California nor the City of Los Angeles regulates freight…
Ways to become a Mortgage Broker in California 1 College Degree Can Be Used for Something If you have a College Degree and/or 2 years Full Time Experience in RE you can go on to get your License. First you need to take a Course that you can do at…
A mortgage broker is an intermediary who finds mortgage loans at the best rates on behalf of a customer. In most states, a mortgage broker must be licensed by the state and carry insurance, in other words become bonded. Licensing requirements can vary from state to state, and in most…
The relative ubiquity of the Internet and the availability of extremely affordable online stock trading companies (such as Charles Schwab, Scottrade and Zecco) has upped the ante for what you should be able to expect from a stock broker. According to investment expert Jason Kelly, no one who knows how…
A lucrative career awaits those who work hard to obtain not just an insurance broker’s license, but also a wide array of knowledge and information through available local government-facilitated insurance courses and licensure training. The success of your career depends on your tenacity and skills, and the first step toward…
Transportation Brokerage: The shipping industry coordinates itself to transport goods across the globe. Transportation brokers are critical to facilitate this process. Efficient brokers work to reduce transportation costs for their clientele. Transportation brokers leverage personal connections to match suppliers needing to move goods with freight companies offering transportation. Transportation brokers…
Truck Driver Broker: The movement of goods in the United States is highly dependent upon a wide network of coordinators, drivers and transportation companies. Many goods are transported through multiple channels, but most spend some time in a semi-trailer transported by a truck driver. Becoming a truck driver broker can…
Travel trailers are a favorite way for many families to see America. Technological advancements have made today’s trailers more comfortable and filled with numerous amenities to put more “home” in “motorhome.” If you’re looking to register your travel trailer in Pennsylvania, you’ll find Pennsylvania code very straightforward—there are essentially only…
A Customs broker assist importers and exporters in meeting federal requirements that regulate the movement of merchandise across the United States border. A customs broker supplies the necessary documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection along with the appropriate fees to ensure that the client’s materials are moved across the…
If you’re thinking about becoming a freight broker, you may want to consider starting off as an agent first. Agents still have the freedom to grow their business, but without the administrative headaches of paying the bills and maintaining the requirements of a “Broker Authority”. Some agents make a very…
One of the great strengths of the trucking industry is how it’s connected to every sector of the US economy, from food service to manufacturing. Virtually every business in the country must have items delivered to it in order to keep its doors open. And that job falls on transportation…
