Freight Brokers Tips Every Trucker Should Know
For truckers wanting to keep the 18 wheels turning, understanding how freight brokers work can make a positive impact on […]
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How Spot Freight Compares to Contract Freight
A spot load is a one-time shipment that doesn’t involve a long-term contract. Spot loads are used when goods need […]
What Are Freight Rates Per Mile?
If you’re in the trucking industry, you’ve probably wondered how freight rates are calculated and what factors influence them. Getting […]
How to Get Into Heavy Haul Trucking
We’ve all seen them chugging slowly down the highway. You can’t miss the big yellow banners that say “OVERSIZE LOAD” or the four red flags blowing in the wind. You might’ve even seen a few blinking lights. There you have the handiwork of heavy haul truckers, hard working men and women who transport items that are classified as heavy haul loads. Heavy haul truckers can move just about anything, from a wind turbine blade to a small house. Let’s look at what you do need to keep your heavy haul trucking career on steady lanes.
How to Become a Freight Broker
In the trucking industry, freight brokers are middlemen. They connect shippers to carriers. They negotiate deals with shippers and secure carriers to haul the loads. They develop relationships with shippers and carriers so that the deal proves a money-maker for everybody. And there is money to be made, as the freight brokerage market is expected to reach $41.6 billion in revenues by 2024. Are you interested in becoming a freight broker? We can tell you the steps you need to take.
How Different Freight, Trucks and Trailers Get the Job Done
There are so many different types of trucks on the road that some equipment might look the same. And in the trucking industry, there are certainly many types of trucks and loads to get the job done. However, they do often differ in the types of loads they transport. There are also different types of trailers for specific types of freight. With that in mind, let’s break down freight, trucks, and trailers and hit the highlights.
Driver Detention Continues to Be a Growing Trucking Industry Problem
Most of us remember high school detention. We did something wrong and had to stay over an hour after class or even on a Saturday. But for truckers, detention may still feel like punishment if even they did nothing wrong. That’s when a trucker arrives at a customer for loading or unloading and the manpower isn’t ready or the paperwork isn’t prepared. Then they wait, which takes up valuable time and eats away at future profits. We tell you what carriers can look for in customers so that they minimize the risk of driver detention.
How Dispatchers and Load Boards Can Benefit Truckers
Everyone in the trucking industry plays a vital part in getting goods delivered across the nation. Truckers take great care with cargo, making sure it arrives promptly and in perfect condition. But many truckers don’t have the time to regularly search for loads. Read more to learn how dispatchers and load boards can benefit truckers!
Beyond the White Lines: Truckers Can Navigate the Risks of Highway Hypnosis
You arrive at your destination and suddenly realize that you don’t remember most of your journey. Your mind is a complete blank. It’s as if you were driving under hypnosis. Essentially, you were. Let us tell you why that’s dangerous.
The Cost of Deadhead Miles
In trucking, loaded miles equal money. The more cargo you haul, the more money you make. But when you drive empty, even if it is just to pick up your next load, you are losing money. You want to avoid being a deadhead trucker driving deadhead miles.