Category: Best Practices and Benchmarks

Finding Shippers: Building a network you trust

Read our free ebook, “Finding Shippers,” and grow your business Strong carrier networks are the bread and butter of any

Finding Shippers: Understanding the market and thriving

What do you do once you’ve secured consistent shippers as your customer base? Now that you’re operating on solid ground,

Finding Shippers: The art of cold calling

As a new broker, you’re going to do some cold calling. The tried and true method of connecting with potential

How carriers can protect their business from fraud

Each year the United States freight market generates about $750 billion. That figure equates to significant personal success for many

Best Defenses: How to protect against phishing and fraud

To help you flag suspicious behavior and stop fraud before it happens, we’ve compiled security best practices for your organization.

A carrier’s guide to produce shipping season

You don’t have to be hauling food to feel the effects of produce season. It’s when demand for trucks is near its highest. And when demand rises, rates follow.

How do I know I’m being paid fairly?

Finding the best loads is key to your business’s profitability. Few tools in your toolbox have as much impact on

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers

In trucking, our basics are much different from those on Wall Street. Or are they? Here are the basics according to DAT – or what we like to call The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Carriers.