“ Transportation intermediaries leverage their knowledge, investment in technology and people resources to help both the shipper and carrier succeed,” – Robert A. Volkmann, President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association. A broker is a person or a company that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller. Since…

If you are looking for a fast-tracked desk position, then being a freight dispatcher would be a great opportunity for you. A dispatcher is a communications worker who is responsible for transmitting the information to synchronize the work of people and vehicles carrying out goods or services.  On the other...

Freight broker Cold Calling tips: Are you thinking of becoming a Freight Broker? Then cold calling will probably be a big part of your job. This is because cold calling shippers is a common way to start working with new clients but it can be a quite difficult process in...

So, what is a freight broker vs dispatcher? Do you need both of these services?  What is a dispatcher? A dispatcher is a communications worker who receives and transmits information to coordinate operations of other personnel and vehicles carrying out a service. What is a freight broker? A freight broker acts…

Understand Your Responsibilities Independent dispatchers are responsible for providing truck drivers with the information they need to pick up and deliver goods. Some assign vehicles or workers to customers. Others locate individual loads to match them with trucks that have enough space. Most dispatchers handle all the billing and paperwork…

1. Fill out the application. You can find the right form on the FMCSA’s website. Keep in mind that there are three types. The Form OP-1 pertains to motor carriers, common or contracted, that transport household goods or other loads. The same form is valid for brokers and US-based enterprise carriers of…

Every day, thousands of trucks, trains, ships, and cargo jets are crossing the country to transport goods. Trucks alone move about 71 percent of the nation’s freight by weight, thanks to dispatching home business. In 2016, there were over 33.8 million trucks registered for business purposes. Without dispatchers, commercial truck…

Graduate from high school or obtain a GED. This job doesn’t necessarily require higher education, but you do need at least a high school diploma. You likely won’t be considered at all if you don’t have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Enroll in a truck dispatcher course.While you don’t…

1. Get Connected Users can report unauthorized re-brokering of shipments, no-shows, cancellations, theft, unjustified loss of freight, and other issues. 2. Get what you pay for. Why? Because the more experienced and credentialed the doctor, the higher fee he or she can demand. While truck driving isn’t brain surgery, the…

Small business owners who work from their homes can claim a tax deduction for business use of the home, on Form 8829. To complete Form 8829, you will need to gather some paperwork for the calculation. Complete Form 8829 Yourself You may be able to use the simplified method for calculating your home…

“Now that figure has probably tripled,” he says. So it’s no surprise that in the lockdown, anxiety levels have been much more pronounced.” How are organizations managing to adjust amidst these difficult times in order to support their employees? John Ambulance (SJA), a nonprofit organization that delivers first aid support…

For a growing number of Americans, this is the norm. A 2019 survey by Airtasker says yes. Researchers polled 1,004 full-time employees throughout the U.S. about their productivity, their commutes, and other facets of their lives. Among that group were 505 people who worked remotely. It’s a win-win situation that workers relish for…

Change management may not be new, but today’s office dynamics are. To drive innovation and attract and retain top talent, companies are seeking creative, “cool” workplace solutions that offer a variety of amenities and the latest technology. Of course, open offices also continue to be a popular choice due to…