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4 Reasons To Become a Truck Owner-Operator
4 Reasons To Become a Truck Owner-Operator So many of the things we enjoy and perhaps take for granted are made possible thanks to the hard work and skill of Truck Drivers. In the United States, the trucking industry has a $700 billion value. This means both...
Brokerage Blogs: What Is a Transportation Brokerage Company?
Brokerage Blogs: What Is a Transportation Brokerage Company? It is said that 45 percent of new businesses close within the first five years! Keeping your business afloat means you need to make good business decisions. A transportation brokerage can be very beneficial...
How Long Do Reefer Trailers Last?
How Long Do Reefer Trailers Last? Did you know an estimated 117,299 refrigerated vehicles and 76,680 refrigerated trailers are sold in the U.S. each year? These values show how important these trailers are for keeping valuable cargo cold. If you are considering...
Truck Talk: Temperatures and Refrigerated Trucks
Truck Talk: Temperatures and Refrigerated Trucks The semi truck refrigerator market looks forward to steady growth as it moves into the next five years, with an estimated annual growth rate of about 4%. While most people associate these trucks with the food supply,...
Package Delivery Drivers: How to Become One
You know it as one of the most well-known, sought-after, and respected jobs among the working class. The title of "Driver” has quickly become one of the most popular jobs in the United States, accounting for over 1.3 million workers. Luckily, those high numbers don't...
Shipping vs. Logistics: What Are the Differences?
Along with sales and marketing and leisure and tourism, shipping and logistics are two industries that are inextricably linked. However, when taking into account we are talking about an industry estimated to reach a value of over 12 billion dollars by 2027, we're...
Top Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Shipping Agent
The $1.5 trillion shipping industry is very important for worldwide business, communication, and other fields. Nearly everything you buy will have to pass through a Shipping Agent's hands at one point or another on its journey to you. Because of this, it's extremely...
Shippers…How to Choose the Right Independent Freight Agents
Over 50 million tons of goods are moved every day in the United States. This massive logistical undertaking involves multiple methods of freight movement such as land, sea, air, and rail transport. The process of moving America's goods hinges on special logistical...
How to Start a Career in Logistics
It's estimated that 2.14 billion people now shop online. With trillions of products shipping all over the globe, there’s a growing need for competent logistics professionals. If you're looking for independence and an opportunity to own your business, consider a career...
Driving a Truck? The Best Safety Tips for Truck Drivers!
Whether you're considering a career as a Truck Driver or have had your CDL for some time, it's important to stay safe on the road. The way you operate your truck not only affects your safety and well-being but that of all other motorists in your path. Driving a truck...
What Influences Freight Shipping Costs?
Freight costs soared nearly 50% in the last year and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Freight shipping charges are a key cost of doing business. Unfortunately, they are uncertain and susceptible to change. The good news is they are not a total mystery...
The Best Tips for Becoming an Independent Freight Agent
The number of people working as Independent Freight Agents has been increasing by 47% each year. There's never been a better time to become an Agent. As an Independent Freight Agent, you'll build long-term relationships with shippers and contract carriers and arrange...