Quick Answer for 2026: Yes, a truck driver can absolutely become a freight agent, and you do not need to quit driving to start. As an agent, you work as a 1099 independent contractor under a licensed freight broker's authority. You bring the carrier and shipper relationships, and the broker handles the legal compliance and […]

Market conditions referenced in this article reflect June–July 2026. Freight markets shift, check current rate benchmarks via DAT Freight & Analytics for the latest data. The freight market didn't need another reason to get complicated this summer. It got one anyway. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 and runs through July […]

A man lost his leg. A unanimous court ruling followed. And the entire freight brokerage industry will never be the same.It started with a truck crash in Illinois back in 2017.A driver named Shawn Montgomery was on the side of the road when he was struck by a truck working a load coordinated by one […]

In the massive world of the United States freight and logistics industry, which moves over $1 trillion worth of goods annually, there is a critical role that keeps everything moving behind the scenes. If you have ever wondered how a product gets from a factory in Ohio to a store shelf in Texas, the answer […]

Market conditions referenced in this article reflect Q1 2026. Freight markets shift check current rate benchmarks via DAT Freight & Analytics or Truckstop.com for the latest data. The Soft Market Is Over. Here's What We're Seeing Now The freight market that shippers grew comfortable with over the past two years is gone. Rates are climbing. […]

Last week handed the freight industry five significant developments in roughly five days - and the frustrating part is that none of them are unrelated. Diesel is climbing fast. A federal rule that was years in the making officially went live. A critical North American trade agreement entered active review. A major carrier's labor deal […]

If you've been in logistics for more than five minutes, you've heard the term freight forwarding. You may have used the words interchangeably with freight brokerage, freight shipping, or just "the logistics part." That's a natural mistake - but it's a costly one if you end up with the wrong partner for the wrong job. […]

Market conditions referenced in this article reflect March 2026. Freight markets shift — check current rate benchmarks via DAT Freight & Analytics or Truckstop.com for the latest data. Two forces hit the trucking market at the same time this month. One came from the other side of the world. One came from Washington. Together, they are driving one of […]

In the competitive landscape of logistics and supply chain management , the terms "3PL" and "freight broker" are often used interchangeably, yet they represent two distinct operational models. For any shipping company or growing enterprise, selecting the wrong partner can lead to unnecessary overhead or a critical lack of specialized attention. To truly optimize your […]

The logistics industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. For decades, the "big box" brokerage model—crowded call centers, rigid territories, and capped earning potential—was the only path for a freight professional. But today, the most ambitious brokers are leaving that structure behind to become Independent Freight Agents. This shift isn't just about working from home; it's […]