Freight brokers are used in the transportation industry for a variety of reasons. Some manufacturers don’t own trucks and therefore have no choice but to use Freight Brokers. While others may use freight brokers because they don’t have enough trucks. And then there are those who will use a freight broker only once in awhile. But regardless of the reason, freight brokers will always be in demand. As long as there are manufacturers, there will be a need for freight brokers.
Due to the instability of the economy today, higher diesel fuel prices, road use taxes, insurance and regulations, more and more trucking companies, large and small, are now using freight brokers in the form of a brokerage to enhance their company and at the same time, off-set the higher prices. Owner operators, smaller trucking companies, and now, even the larger ones are beginning to realize the importance of having a freight brokerage. And the good part is that it doesn't have to be an in-house brokerage. Freight brokers can have agents in any city or state across the U.S.
Opening a brokerage may be your way to go instead of going out of business. You can open a brokerage as a separate entity. By doing this, you will not only be able to load other trucks, but you can load your own truck/s as well. This way you can have the options of offering quick-pay, advances and the like. Charge a percentage for either service or both services and the brokerage has made a profit as well as a commission. Brokers seem to be the going thing in the transportation industry today.
Copyright2008 Sharon D. Martin
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1 comment:
Indeed freight brokers are required sometimes when there are not enough trucks as per the requirement. It’s always better to work with the same broker.
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