Problem solving is an essential part of the freight industry. Every freight broker must be ready to face a fresh set of problems every day and handle them efficiently in order to keep their customers happy. Here are 3 freight broker tips for common problems.   Carrier Capacity Sometimes it feels like carriers are tripping over the

Are you considering opening up your own freight broker business? If so, there are some things you must know according to a recent article from Entrepreneur. Among the first things you should know about starting your own freight brokerage is that you should first gain experience in the industry in order to not only gather technical exper

A recent Fourth Circuit Court decision in the case of ABB Inc versus CSX Transportation illustrates the importance of completing a proper bill of lading (721 F.3d 135 4th Cir. 2013.) Although this case concerned a rail carrier (ABB), the regulations for motor carriers under the Carmack Amendment are nearly identical. To establish carrier

200.  That’s how many bridge strikes occur in NY state alone.  At least 2 trucks hit the Onondaga Parkway Bridge in upstate NY every year, despite 13 separate signs detailing the 10′ 9″ clearance, and a NYS Department of Transportation ban on truck traffic on that route.  In 2010, one of those strikes was responsiblerea

This is information you should digest, please read the below e-mail drafted by my head of risk management to an insurance agent whose client has freight forwarding authority in place and is contracting motor carrier under this authority, MAP 21 could really have a negative impact on the entire freight forwarding industry. You are franklyrea