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Women in Trucking: Moving the Industry Forward
Close your eyes and picture a Truck Driver. What do you see? While these images will vary from person to person, it is likely to envision this one commonality...the Driver is a man. Unfortunately, this is a stigma that has plagued the trucking industry for years, but...
Common Mistakes Made by Freight Agents
Freight Agents have the sole responsibility to ensure goods and cargo are transported to the right place at the right time. With all the responsibilities they have to manage, it is only natural that mistakes can occur. Here are just a few of the common mistakes...
How Freight Agents Have Work-Life Balance
Your work as an Independent Freight Agent presents a unique array of stresses. Perhaps the most challenging of them is finding a healthy work-life balance. With only 24 hours in a day, it often feels difficult to successfully juggle relationships, exercise, family,...
Healthy Eating On The Road: 4 Driver Tips
Truck Drivers are twice as likely as other workers to be obese according to a study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Overall, obesity is considered one of the biggest health risks for Truckers, putting them at risk of developing...
Benefits of Gratitude
Giving thanks can transform your life. Gratitude isn’t just for those who are optimistic. It isn’t just for those who are full of energy and zest for life. It isn’t just for those who are healthy, wealthy, and wise. No. Gratitude is for us all. Are you a weary...
Best Truck Driver Pets
"Baby” and Kopf Driver Mike S. making another successful freight delivery! Loneliness on the road is a legitimate struggle for many Truckers. Approximately 40% of Truck Drivers travel with pets. This statistic is not surprising given pets promote increased emotional...
Great Truck Drivers: Top 5 Qualities
Great Truck Drivers are more than people who deliver items from one place to another. With a demanding schedule and the responsibility of safely transporting important cargo, truck driving isn’t for everyone. At Kopf, we have a fantastic team of Drivers and Owner...
Goal Setting Tips for Freight Agents
Do you have dreams for your family or your business? As a Freight Agent, you likely have a dream for more flexibility in your life or control over your income. If you’re more of a dreamer than a goal setter, you will benefit from setting goals. Napoleon Hill said, ...
Motivate Your Freight Agent Team in 5 Steps
One of the most frequently asked questions by Freight Agents in leadership is: “How do I motivate my Freight Agent team?” In some cases, an employee admits they’re not motivated and looks to their manager to provide that for them. As the owner of your Freight Agent...
Our Story: A Merger of Family, Faith, and Good Business
Kenny Kopf didn’t realize the lifelong adventure he was embarking upon when he became a cross-country truck driver in 1966. It is here our story begins. After fourteen years of hard work, a love for the industry, and the hope of a better life for his family, he set...
Best Cold Call Script for Freight Agents
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the perfect cold call script...one that magically worked 100% of the time? While we would be delighted to share such a script, realistically, it does not exist! However, we do have one to get you started along with a tip that has a high...
Negotiation Strategies for Freight Agents
As a Freight Agent, sales is a central part of your role. Throughout all the aspects of selling -- lead generation, cold calling, lead nurturing, negotiating, and closing the sale -- it is essential to focus on two areas. First, and most importantly, selling the...