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How to Build Carrier-Broker Relationships and Avoid Costly Freight Scams x Hassan Transportation & Logistics
Carriers | Drivers

How to Build Carrier-Broker Relationships and Avoid Costly Freight Scams x Hassan Transportation & Logistics

Hassan Transportation shares how small carriers can build broker relationships, get access to better loads, and protect themselves from scams like double brokering and freight theft.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – June 09, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – June 09, 2025

Flatbed truck demand remains concentrated in the South and Southeast, while much of the West and Northwest show relatively limited movement.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – June 02, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – June 02, 2025

The demand patterns for flatbed trucks show moderate to high activity across much of the Midwest and South, with some stability in the West.

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How to Keep Your Trucking Business From Getting Shut Down x Sam Watts
Carriers | Drivers

How to Keep Your Trucking Business From Getting Shut Down x Sam Watts

How to run a lean, compliant, and safe trucking operation in 2025. Safety strategist Sam Watts breaks down the real cost of violations, what goes in your driver files, and how to avoid shutdowns, fines, and rising insurance premiums.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 19, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 19, 2025

This week, demand for flatbed trucks continues to hold steady in the Southeast and Central U.S., with consistent activity stretching from Texas through Tennessee and into parts of the Midwest.

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How to Start and Grow a Cargo Van Business x J & K Russell’s Trucking
Carriers | Drivers

How to Start and Grow a Cargo Van Business x J & K Russell’s Trucking

How to start and grow a cargo van business: John Russell from J & K Russell’s Trucking shares real numbers, lessons from his first year, and tips for staying profitable while scaling your operation.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 12, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 12, 2025

Flatbed activity continues to hold firm across the Southeast and parts of the Midwest, with many areas maintaining strong demand while the West remains comparatively quiet.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 05, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 05, 2025

For flatbed trucks, demand remained high in the Southeast, with continued strong activity, while parts of the Midwest and Mountain West showed signs of cooling, indicating a slight reduction in movement.

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How to Find Better Freight and Build Broker Relationships That Actually Work
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How to Find Better Freight and Build Broker Relationships That Actually Work

How to find better loads, raise your rates, and build lasting freight relationships: Nick Klingensmith shares sales strategies that help small carriers and owner-operators win more consistent freight and communicate their value in a crowded market.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – Apr 28, 2025
Freight Market

Hot Trucking Freight Markets – Apr 28, 2025

Freight trends across the country show that flatbed demand is holding firm in the Midwest and parts of the South, but remains softer across the West.

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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – Apr 21, 2025
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Hot Trucking Freight Markets – Apr 21, 2025

Flatbed demand is still riding strong across the Midwest and parts of the Southeast—places like Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama are keeping drivers moving.

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Trucking Compliance Tips That Can Save Your Business x TruckSafe
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Trucking Compliance Tips That Can Save Your Business x TruckSafe

How to stay DOT compliant and avoid FMCSA shutdowns: Rob Carpenter from Truck Safe breaks down the biggest mistakes small fleets make, how to track your violations, and which tools to use as you grow your trucking business.

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