October 2008 - Posts

• DAT Network Gets 79% More Trucks, 49% More Loads in September

  In September 2008, 79% more trucks and 49% more loads were posted on the DAT Network® freight marketplace than in September 2007. This increase in activity confirms that the DAT Network is a great place to find carriers. It may also indicate a structural Read More... Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 4:49 PM by peggyd | 1 Comments Filed under: broker facts stats, freight facts

• High Tech Meets High Touch, at General Transportation

  “High tech and high touch.” That sums up the distinctive approach of General Transportation Services. The Portland, Oregon-based freight broker and 3PL prides itself on outstanding service to approximately 2,000 shipping customers, matching their freight Read More... Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 4:45 PM by peggyd | 0 Comments Filed under: broker tools, Broker of the Month, TMS, transportation management system

• Good Credit Attracts Good Carriers

  A good credit score is invaluable for brokers and 3PLs who depend on commercial paper and other debt instruments to expand their business or just get through the month. But bankers aren’t the only ones monitoring broker credit. Carriers are watching, Read More... Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 4:39 PM by peggyd | 0 Comments Filed under: quick-pay, TransCredit, broker credit

• Carrier Qualification and Due Diligence: Questions for Attorney Ron Usem

  Ronald H. Usem is a transportation attorney and partner at Minneapolis-based law firm of Huffman, Usem, Saboe, Crawford & Greenberg. Mr. Usem also serves on the Director’s Circle of the Board of Directors of the Transportation Intermediaries Association Read More... Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 2:47 PM by peggyd | 0 Comments Filed under: broker tools, schram, carrierwatch, risk management, broker law, carrier safety, FMCSA, carrier monitoring