A successful freight agent combines consistent sales activity, strong customer relationships, operational discipline, industry knowledge, resilience, and an owner’s mindset. Just as important, successful agents keep learning and growing instead …
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Better freight is not simply more freight. It is consistent, profitable, serviceable freight that aligns with your customer relationships, carrier network, and long-term growth strategy. Key Takeaways High-value freight should …
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When logistics agents compare brokerage opportunities, commission percentage is often the first number that gets attention. But the platform behind that commission can have a much greater impact on long-term …
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The freight brokerage industry offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurial logistics professionals: the agent model. Instead of building a brokerage from scratch, freight agents can operate under an established company’s …
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What is an Agent-Based Brokerage Model? An agent-based brokerage model is a logistics framework where independent freight agents operate under the authority of a licensed transportation brokerage. Rather than functioning …
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When requesting a warehousing quote as a freight agent, there are several important factors to consider in order to ensure that you receive an accurate and beneficial quote for your …
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Experienced freight brokers who aren’t currently in an agency model should consider one for many reasons. (That’s right, we said it!) We personally have our own well-established logistics company to …
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The beginning of the year is a great time to clear space for better productivity and clear thinking as the experienced freight agent you are. No matter if you’re in …
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Freight Agents are not all created equal. There’s a fine art to ensuring that goods get moved from point A to point B in a seemingly seamless fashion. Sureway agents …
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