Business Management

Freight brokers, motor carriers, and domestic freight forwarders facing a jumble of transportation requirements may not be paying attention to all that is behind the industry jargon. Take the BOC-3—perhaps the most misunderstood and least appreciated of them all.

The debate between hard and soft skills both have merit, but what most employers want is a cross between the two, two – someone who can think through a problem, communicate and make decisions. In short, someone who can “fix things.”

With the flu season around the corner, these updated CDC compliance guidelines can help minimize risks of exposure for those traveling for the holidays or returning from high-risk areas.

As production numbers skyrocket, and more functions transition to “no touch,” old compensation plans may no longer work. One solution can help keep costs in check and mitigate the "commission reduction” conversation.

A look back at the ups, downs and rapid swings in the freight transportation market during the past year, and more importantly, what can we expect from the industry as we move into 2021.

While COVID-19 has disrupted many traditional business models, it also offers opportunities for growth and innovation and to become more dynamic and stronger than ever.

For brokers, being proactive with your contacts and pre-booking freight are great strategies for growing your business, but additional tactics can build on those relationships and move you to the top of the list for the next bid.

Claims involving freight can become a bit sticky when it comes to freight as a separate line item or as part of the cost, especially if your company has already paid the invoice in full.

Five months into a changed workforce, business owners and employees alike face new challenges. Addressing the human element of industry is key to being better equipped for the next crisis.