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Cash Flow Strategies for Freight Brokers

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Bank underwriting is based primarily on years in business, balance sheet leverage, cash flow coverage of fixed charges and debt, and the quality of the borrower’s financial reporting. So be mindful that relationships matter, particularly in cyclical industries like trucking.

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Biggest Load Board is Now Even Bigger

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On the spot market, brokers want to connect with as many quality trucks that can deliver freight on a lane," said Don Thornton, Senior Vice President at DAT. Getloaded customers have been migrated to the DAT platform, and the Getloaded platform has been retired. Bigger is Better. "In In this case, bigger really is better.

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CSA Scores To Remain Hidden for Now

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FMCSA should work with state agencies and law enforcement to improve data quality, including crash data and determinations of who is at fault in crashes. A few recommendations from the NAS report include: The FMCSA should change its statistical model and implement the Item Response Theory, which relies on data alone and not expert opinions.

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How to Get the Most From DAT RateView Reports

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RateView makes that easy with performance reporting, which can be part of your company’s quality control metrics. Of course, contributing rates to the RateView database also means you can compare your pricing to the prevailing market.

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5 Business Tips from a 20-Year Brokerage

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“If you are truly doing your customer a top-notch, quality job, don’t be afraid to raise your prices. It’s always tough to raise prices, especially in a down economy when shippers are putting on the pressure, but it’s necessary says Sutton. They are not going to go with another company,” he said.

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California's Weather Impacts Truckload Capacity

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Heavy rains have also affected the quality of certain crops. "Delays in harvest as well as loading opportunities for citrus haulers are expected with lemons, oranges and specialty citrus, such as mandarins, which are typically more sensitive to the rain than other types of fruit," the website said.

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The Agent Model: Fast Growth, Low Overhead

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To succeed using the agent model, a quality transportation management software (TMS) is a must for managing the operations and accounting functions for both you and your agents. Many agents work from home or an off-site office and enjoy the independence of setting their own schedules. Managing your agents.