While a potential slowdown may concern shippers, it should not stop the cargo flow. A benefit that can come from the current LTL industry is that the costs for shipping may go down. However, getting in touch with a freight broker can also lead to finding the best prices for moving goods.

There are several benefits that a shipper can have from understanding how carriers determine trucking rates.

Cargo theft is a rising threat in the domestic shipping industry, with a 46% increase reported in early 2024. Criminals are targeting shipments at every stage, from storage to transit, impacting shippers, carriers, and receivers alike.

As technological advancements have progressed, so has the capacity of numerous industries to use AI in their services. One of the industries that have increased the use of AI in the last decade has been transportation.

Shippers should know what detention charges are and what causes these fees to avoid receiving them.

The most significant difference is the client that they work for. While they both are middlemen, dispatchers work for carriers while freight brokers work for the shopper.

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Due to social distancing, it became more common for goods to be purchased online and delivered to a customer’s home. Even after the business started to reopen, customers began to see e-commerce as a primary shopping source. Many companies had to change how they thought of last mile delivery and started to factor in e-commerce.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is making waves with proposed changes aimed at increasing broker transparency. The proposal could impact brokers, carriers, and shippers in the trucking industry.