A good freight broker software allows brokers to tender loads directly through the carrier's system, and set up automatic notifications for specific drivers. The broker must also have a central database of contracted carriers and their contact information. In addition, the broker must give carriers access to its internal load board. This way, the...

While a freight broker adds little value to a shipment, there are a few essential skills that a good one should have. Successful hazmat shipments, for example, require back and forth communication between the carrier and shipper. Only an expert can provide this kind of support, and computers and load boards simply don't provide it. Here are some...

A good freight brokering management software program will automate many of the day-to-day tasks that a freight brokerage company needs to perform. It should provide tools for tracking customers and streamlined accounting activities. It should also include a sales portal, which can streamline the process of handling billing correspondence and...

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