Brokers

How to Use Technology to Improve the Carrier Experience

There's no substitute for relationships in the logistics industry, but technology can ensure carriers have the best experience possible.

Why You Should Treat Carrier Relationships Like Customer Relationships

Trying to build relationships with your carriers but hitting a wall? Here's why you should approach carrier sales like customer sales.

How Do You Grow from a Small Freight Broker into a Medium-Sized Brokerage?

How do you grow your small brokerage into a medium-sized brokerage? Strategies and tips to start bringing in more clients and more revenue.

What Are the Pros and Cons to Public Load Boards?

What are the pros and cons to public load boards? Are they worth it? Let's dig into this polarizing topic.

McLeod User Conference 2021 Recap: What You Might Have Missed

Did you miss the 2021 McLeod User Conference? Our team offers a few highlights and trends and shares their experience at this year's event.

3 Key Differences between Full Truckload and Less Than Truckload Shipping

What are the differences between full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) shipping modes?

What is freight capacity management and why is it important?

Freight capacity management solutions offer a smarter way to navigate the procurement process, no matter what the market throws at you.

Carrier Relationships 101

Here's an easy-to-digest "cheat sheet" that's perfect for sharing with any new carrier sales reps that you're bringing on to your team

Making the move from cradle-to-grave to split model

“I’m running cradle-to-grave — how do I switch to a split model?” Here are some things to consider if you're making the switch.

Is the U.S. truckload market more volatile than ever before (Part 3)

We’re drawing conclusions, digging into strategies to prepare for future market shifts, and considering what, if anything needs to change.

Is the U.S. truckload market more volatile than ever before? (Part 2)

In Part 1, we learned that unplanned events could impact the the market. What does the data tell us about how volatility impacts the market?

What Is Carrier Engagement (& Why You Should Craft a Strategy around It)

Building a strategy around engagement can maximize your relationships and grow your network of partners. Here's how to start doing it

How to Identify and Convert Spot Opportunities

Why convert spot when you're making a lot of profit? Here's why you should, how to find these opportunities, and strategies to convert them.

Why brokers should prebook freight, even if they’re living off spot

Prebooking saves you time and money and improves your bottom line, despite uncertain market forces. Here are 5 big reasons to prebook

How to Set Your Sourcing Team Up for Success in Today’s Digital Age

With heavy competition and an influx of digital brokerages, how can today’s broker compete? 5 ways to set your carrier reps up for success