What is required to get your freight broker license in Canada?
If you want to get your freight broker license in Canada there are few steps you need to take. First let me start with the fact that the job of a freight broker in Canada is virtually the [...]
What is “Shipping Wars?”
If you told me back in 2003 there would be a reality television called Shipping Wars centered around truck drivers shipping unusual items across the country I would have laughed in your face. Well [...]
Who are a freight broker’s customers?
There seems to be ongoing confusion about who are a freight brokers customers? What type of businesses use freight brokers to manage their freight? Let's start with the basics, a freight broker [...]
What does mining for gold have to do with becoming a freight broker?
OK so let me explain my title. Have you ever heard of a show called GOLD RUSH ALASKA on the Discovery Channel? Recently I watched it for the first my first time and while my wife [...]
What is a truckload shipment?
Shipments come in various shapes and sizes just like people. While the term truckload shipment may seem self explanatory to some, I believe it's worth going into a little more details to better [...]
What is Backhauling? [Trucking/Logistics]
If you are freight broker or trucking company you may have been asked, what is a backhauling? The concept of backhauling freight, is the return trip of a commercial trucker that is transporting [...]
What is a load board?
A freight broker load board is a hub/website where motor carriers and freight brokers share information in an effort to develop mutually beneficial relationships. The concept is simple, motor [...]
Timing is everything, why become a freight broker today?
I receive a lot of emails from people that are interested in the freight broker business and ask why believe now is such a good time to get become a freight broker....so let me explain. The freight [...]
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Welcome to the #1 Freight Broker Blog! My blog is your one-stop shop for freight broker training, industry insights, and community interaction. I'm glad you're here, and I'm excited to explore [...]