by Doug Fox | Feb 13, 2026 | Freight Broker
In the freight and logistics industry, drayage is considered a critical component. This term refers to the short-distance transportation of cargo—usually containerized freight—from a port, rail terminal, or distribution center to its next destination. This leg of the...
by Doug Fox | Feb 12, 2026 | Freight Broker, Truck Broker
Whether you’re a new owner-operator or a seasoned trucking pro, if you’re in the freight business, one of the most important aspects of your job is knowing how to find freight loads. Without freight, there’s no cash flow—it’s that simple. Fortunately, there are now...
by Doug Fox | Feb 11, 2026 | Freight Broker
The transportation and logistics industry keeps the world moving—quite literally. Behind the scenes, transportation brokers are the ones who are making it all possible. They are responsible for ensuring freight moves from point A to point B as smoothly and efficiently...
by Doug Fox | Feb 10, 2026 | Freight Broker, Truck Broker
In the trucking industry, an owner-operator is someone who owns and operates their own commercial truck, either leasing their services to larger carriers or working independently to haul freight. Unlike company drivers who are employed by trucking companies,...
by Doug Fox | Feb 9, 2026 | Freight Broker, Truck Broker
In the freight industry, an owner-operator for semi-trucks is a self-employed truck driver who owns and operates their own commercial vehicle rather than working directly for a trucking company. Being an owner-operator means that these individuals are responsible for...
by Doug Fox | Feb 6, 2026 | Freight Broker
Moving billions of tons of goods every year, the freight industry is the secret backbone of the global economy. While truck drivers, rail operators, and logistics managers often take the spotlight, there’s one role that quietly orchestrates much of the movement behind...
by Doug Fox | Feb 4, 2026 | Freight Broker, Truck Broker
Truck brokers play a crucial role in the vast world of logistics and transportation, being the ones who connect shippers with the most suitable carriers for their freight. If you work in the freight industry, then you have probably heard of the term “truck broker”...
by Doug Fox | Feb 3, 2026 | Freight Broker
Courier load boards provide a fast way to source trucking capacity. For shippers they offer access to carriers, but they also carry risks if your brokerage partner lacks transparency. Using the right broker changes how you leverage these boards and build long-term...
by Doug Fox | Jan 30, 2026 | Freight Broker
In the transportation and logistics industry, a direct shipper is someone who produces or owns the goods being transported—but the difference with other shippers is that they prefer to work directly with carriers. This means they avoid working with intermediaries like...
by Doug Fox | Jan 29, 2026 | Freight Broker
Unless you’re working in transportation and logistics, you may not realize that the freight industry keeps the world moving. Every product on store shelves, every raw material delivered to a factory, and every shipment arriving at a construction site depends on a...
