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June 1, 2024Trucker Path Launches Brokerage Service for Smaller Brokers
Transportation technology provider Trucker Path is launching a new brokerage service offering designed for small to midsize freight brokers, the company announced April 3.
What's That? Freight Broker
A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.
April 1, 2024What's That? Freight Broker vs. Truck Broker
Let's start with a simple truth: there's essentially no difference between the terms 'freight broker' and 'truck broker.' However, 'freight broker' is the term you'll hear most often in the trucking industry. It's the go-to phrase for professionals, largely because freight brokers mainly work with trucks. So, yes, a 'truck broker' is just another name for a freight broker.
April 1, 2024Navigate Uncertainty: A Freight Broker’s Guide to Success
In the face of a challenging market downturn, freight brokers must continue to showcase remarkable resilience and adaptability. Through proactive strategies and innovative approaches, they can survive and thrive in adversity. Discover the secrets behind success as we explore how freight brokers should navigate the uncertainty of a down market.
February 1, 2024Sector Rankings Reflect Shifting Freight Market
Freight brokerage, warehousing and dedicated carriage operations saw significant growth in 2022, while rocky international freight demand kept forwarders on the ropes.
Freight Brokers Poised to See Gross-Margin Expansion
Stable spot rates coupled with rising contractual rates could help drive gross-margin expansion for freight brokers, according to experts.
Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers
Most freight brokers are inundated with incoming emails from customers looking for a spot quote. Tai Email Assistant is a feature within Tai TMS that uses AI to extract shipment details from incoming quote requests and automatically responds with a quote in minutes.
February 1, 2022Geodis Expands Freight Brokerage Capacity With Velocity Acquisition
Geodis has reached an agreement to acquire all assets of Velocity Freight Transport, the supply chain operator announced July 6.
July 9, 2021Shippers Might Pay More for Cargo in 2021, C.H. Robinson Says
Shippers probably will pay more for freight heading into 2021 after the pandemic lockdown drove many small truckers out of business and cargo demand rebounds faster than the economy, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. CEO Bob Biesterfeld said.