TruckingOffice, LLC Acquires HammerLane Software, Inc.
TruckingOffice today announced an agreement to acquire HammerLane Software, a long time provider of desktop applications for owner operators, leased fleets, and full fleets in the trucking industry....
View ArticleAre Freight Broker Schools a Good Investment?
Freight brokering is a growing field, and with good reason. Few business opportunities offer its combination of advantages, including high-income potential, flexible hours, and the ability to work from...
View ArticleCustomers Trying to Find Freight Brokers Look For 7 Things
One key to running any successful business is to know what potential customers are looking for. So here’s a summary of what those trying to find freight brokers want to see: 1. Proper licensing –...
View Article6 Home Office Organization Ideas for Truck Brokers
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home....
View ArticleIs Incorporating Your Business the Right Way to Go?
One of the first things truck brokers need to decide is how to set up their firm. The law recognizes a number of ways to do so, including sole proprietors and partnerships. But you may find that...
View ArticleMake More Money In Owner-Operator Trucking By Getting Your Own Authority
To make real money in owner-operator trucking, you need to have your own authority. Sure, you can offer your services to a lease firm, and doing so is a great way for those with challenged credit to...
View ArticleTransportation Brokerage Software: What It Is, Why You Need It
Whether you’re a truck broker or just interested in finding out more about the field, there are a few things you’ll need for long-term success. You’ll have to have qualities like tact, determination,...
View ArticleHow to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 5: Perfecting the Dispatch
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is mastering the art of dispatching. I use the word “art” deliberately, because that’s exactly what being a successful dispatcher comes down...
View ArticleTransportation Brokerage Software Can Help You Become a Well-Paid Freight Broker
Transportation brokerage software can help you break into one of the most potentially lucrative trucking-related businesses today: freight brokering. A freight broker matches loads that need hauling...
View ArticleShould Your Freight Company Be on Facebook?
When I’m on the road now, I see about half of the trucks on the road now have a .com somewhere on the trailer or the side of the cab. I’m not surprised. It’s a great way to advertise your… Read more...
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