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Take another look at the question, ARE FREE LOAD BOARDS WORTH IT? A better question would be are they worth your time and effort? Can you find a good truckload at a competitive rate on a free load board? I’m not talking about subscription services with a free trial. I’m talking about no cost, free … Read more
Hotshot truck loads aren’t hard to find, but the best ones require a little more focus and skill to find and book. Furthermore, it takes the commitment of a pro to haul for that same customer, over and over. Although you’re most likely finding most of your loads through a load board now, this certainly … Read more
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LTL and multi-stop truck loads are certainly not for the lazy. It’s tough work to book, plan and perform. So why not ask the question, is LTL better than multi-stop when it comes to increasing revenue? Before we actually take the question on, let’s define what each category is, and how they work. We won’t … Read more
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You know the mantra. Having strong freight broker relationships will make you more money. Since the broker already knows you, he’s just going to step up to the plate. Let’s look at the realities of any sales relationship. The buyer and seller both see the value of repeat business. But you have to know just … Read more
Load boards and the spot market go hand in hand. Spot market freight is a today business. No bids. No fuel surcharge. Just down and dirty freight rates. Many variables are within the broker’s control, and the rubber meets the road at the load board. Unlike contract freight, the rate paid to the trucking company … Read more
