Freight brokers search for shippers who need to transport their cargo from point A to point B. The broker then searches for a truck to move the cargo. The freight broker, then, puts the two together and acts as a middle-man, collecting a commission for his or her matching-making skills.There are a multitude of details [...]
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7 Tips on Freight Brokering
Posted by admin on January 25th, 2010
A Typical Day in the Life of a Freight Broker
Posted by admin on November 16th, 2009
Freight brokers act as intermediaries by arranging for the transportation of cargo between shippers and motor carriers. The freight broker then receives a commission for his or her matchmaking skill. Freight brokers are also known as truck brokers, transportation brokers, property brokers and 3rd party intermediaries.While the business concept in freight brokering is very simple, [...]
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No Comments »Freight Brokers & Broker Agents
Posted by admin on October 27th, 2009
What’s the Difference between a Freight Broker and a Broker Agent? And which way is the best way to go?These are common questions from those interested in this industry. Let’s try to shed some light on these questions.1. A freight broker is fully self-employed and is required to obtain his or her broker authority. A [...]