Account Managers are an endangered species in the freight industry. At FreightPros, we’re into conservation. Here are some ways that an AM can make your shipping experience worthwhile. One Point of Contact When freight questions arise, who ya gonna call??? Ghostbusters! Just kidding. You should contact your account manager of course! As account managers, we are …
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Do you consider yourself a freight dictionary? Are you a walking, breathing, shipping glossary? You probably answered, “umm…nope,” to both of those questions. But one of the great things about being a freight broker is learning new stuff. That’s basically what this blog is for! Freight is a big industry and there’s lots of vernacular …
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In recent months, fuel prices have plummeted. One of the most common questions we get here on the Truckload team is, “Why haven’t my full truckload prices showed a significant decrease if fuel prices are they lowest the’ve been in almost ten years?” Well, I’m glad you asked. Though truckload rates are influenced by fuel …
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There are lots of hot shot carriers available on the road, but how do you know which one is right for you? And on second thought, what exactly is a “hot shot” carrier? What is a Hot Shot Carrier? Good question! The term “hot shot” means a lot in the freight world, and what …
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There I was, staring blankly at my dad to the age old question of, “Son, what the hell are you doing?” Using the side of a crescent wrench as a hammer seemed like a good idea to me. My old man didn’t quite agree. He thought I should use a hammer. Who knew? This story …
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