The transportation industry has been embracing technology in recent years, and it's no different with freight brokers. These modern approaches to business and marketing can streamline many of the tasks of a new freight broker. However, these advancements come with a price - licensing fees, business structures, and software purchases are just some...

A quality freight transportation service should have many benefits. Shippers want real-time shipment status, computerized booking, and a range of payment options. A company must offer electronic data interchange with carriers and agents to keep track of shipment status. It should also be able to minimize damage during transport. These benefits...

Freight shipping dates back to the early 1400s and became a significant part of world trade in the 1700s as European nations expanded their global empires. Prior to this, goods were transported by wagons and carts drawn by horses. Although effective, this method of transportation was slow and hazardous. The industrial revolution brought the use of...