5 Business Tips from a 20-Year Brokerage
Brian Sutton, CEO George Copeland, CFO Brian Sutton and George Copeland co-founded Austin Freight Systems (AFS) 20 years ago, after
Pat Pitz
Pat Pitz was the editor of the DAT Solutions freight broker newsletter. He has nearly 20 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. Before joining DAT, he spent 8 years at a Portland advertising and public relations agency, where he wrote newsletters and other content for a variety of high-profile clients, including several in the trucking industry.
Can Freight Brokers Help Reduce Driver Detention?
When a shipper or receiver detains a truck, it can ruin a driver’s work week. The freight broker is rarely
"Detention is Killing Us" Say Carriers
“Detention is killing us.” That pretty much sums up how carriers feel about driver detention, as related in a recent
New Overtime Rules "A Slap in the Face" to Freight Brokers
Employers have just six months to comply with new overtime rules from the U.S. Department of Labor that were finalized
Find the Best Carrier in Every Lane
What can you do when capacity is tight on a specific lane—or you’re competing with other brokers to secure a
CSA Controversy Heats Up
For years, carrier groups have opposed the online publication of CSA scores. Now, freight brokers are also calling for the
Expand Your Capacity and Reach with the DAT Extended Network
The driver shortage is often cited as one of the main causes of tightening capacity. And while brokers can’t simply
COPY of HOS article
It’s not often that trucking regulations generate debate beyond the inner-circle of those who make their living in the industry.