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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Survive a Slow Trucking Market

The trucking market has ebbs and flows, much like every other industry. Although the market seems to be in a slowdown, it isn’t time to get out. Learn more:

Trucking firms stretching to find more drivers

A Guide to Women & the Trucking Industry

While trucking has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, more and more women are entering the field and graduating from CDL (commercial driver’s license) programs

A Freight Trucking Disaster Flick or Disaster in the Making?

Full disclosure: This blog post is pure speculation about what could happen in a freight-trucking mashup in which a hacker takes over a…

Can On-Demand Freight Really Work for Trucking?

In theory, the idea of an on-demand freight marketplace sounds great. In fact, there has been a big push and a great deal of investment made into automating freight brokerage or non-asset logistics.

Things To Know About Freight Shipping

Can Trucking Insurance Help Retain New Driving Talent?

The recent gap in skilled drivers has many worried about the future of the industry. The trucking insurance may play a key part in fixing things. Learn how.

Covering Trucking Expenses When Cash Flow Is Slow

Covering trucking expenses can be hard when drivers & fleet owners are waiting on staggered payments. Learn how Freight Bill Factoring can help here.

Finding Job With a Good Company for Freight Broker Agents

Find out some helpful information about finding a freight broker agents job at a reputable company.

Want to Start A Freight Brokerage Business Of Your Own? This is the Right Time

Want to Start A Freight Brokerage Business Of Your Own? This is the Right Time

Choose an Experienced Truck Shipping Company

Tips on choosing a truck shipping company with an adequate experience.

Getting to Know Important Freight Shipping Business Terms

What terminology should you be familiar with when dealing with freight shipping business?

Finding a Quality Low Cost Freight Company

Did You Find a Freight Broker Agents Opening Near You?

Learn a few tips for finding a freight broker agents opening near you.

Shipping Overseas? These 7 Things You Must Know

Will Uber Freight ‘disrupt’ trucking?

More sophisticated load-matching, combined with the availability of real-time lane data, gives nimble owner-operators a better chance to customize their business as far as net income and efficient route planning.

How Autonomous Trucking Will Affect Freight and Logistics

The goal of fully autonomous trucking won’t be met without a holistic approach to all the elements involved.

No freight rate increases forecasted yet for trucking

Demand for trucking and logistics services is strong and continuing to soar, according to a variety of metrics tracked by Stifel Capital Markets, but if motor carriers expect this trend to lay the groundwork for rate increases, don’t hold your breath.

Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?

Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.