What All Carriers Should Look for in Trucking Brokers
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When you look up freight broker companies, you may notice a lot of articles on what freight brokers look for in carriers. But what about the opposite? If you transport freight, you'll want to know that your freight broker can meet your needs, too.
When you work with a freight broker, the idea is to form a partnership. Your trucking company and the freight brokering company you work with should both benefit from this partnership.
So, how do you find the right freight brokerage to make the most of your trucks?
Not all freight brokers are created equal, so what is it that makes a company the right partner for you? As a trucking company leader, you can look for some specific traits.
A Successful Freight Broker Business
First and most importantly, when you work with a freight broker business, you want a business that has a proven track record in the logistics industry.
While exploring freight broker companies, try to find the answers to the following questions:
How long has this freight broker been in the industry?
How many shippers and trucking companies have they worked with over the years?
How many of those companies are repeat clients?
What do transport companies have to say about them?
Have they established a place in the global logistics industry?
Interstate commerce is no easy business. Every piece of the supply chain requires care and oversight.
If you want to put your best foot forward and keep your footing through the entire process, then working with a successful freight brokerage business will get you there.
A Freight Broker that Respects Trucking Companies
Every motor carrier is unique. Your company may have a large fleet of trucks, or you may be an owner operator with just one truck. Maybe you specialize in a particular niche like refrigerated goods or automobile parts.
No matter your company's size, cargo type, or capacity, though, one thing will always be the same: Your company deserves respect from your freight broker.
This is important because not all freight brokers treat their motor carrier companies with respect. Some will put all of their time and attention into the biggest companies while ignoring the smaller ones.
And while most of their load matching efforts and financial strength goes toward a select few companies, the rest are left to pick up the slack for themselves.
Again, what you're looking for here is a partnership, which means that your freight broker should treat you with respect. A good freight brokerage will provide support, honesty, and clear communication.
Many Supply Chain Connections
Of course, working with a freight brokerage can only benefit you if they help you keep your freight moving. You want to keep your available trucks on the road.
Look for freight brokers with a lot of connections in the industry. Again, now would be a good time to ask how many shippers your freight broker is working with.
Also, what kind of freight are these shippers sending out? If your freight broker works with a lot of shippers but doesn't have a lot of contacts within your niche, they won't be able to keep your cargo moving.
Dedicated Lane Access
Before you start working with a freight broker, find out if you'll have dedicated lane access. And if you're looking at freight brokers that don't make it clear on their website, make it a point to ask.
For carriers, one of the biggest benefits of using freight brokers is that they get to save time and avoid deadhead miles. And one of the best ways to do that is to have dedicated lane access.
Find the Right Freight Brokers
Finding freight brokers can get overwhelming fast, but it shouldn't have to be a headache.
Pearce Worldwide Logistics is an established freight broker that works with many shippers, respects every carrier, and is ready to help your trucking company thrive while you transport freight.
If you're ready to work with Pearce Worldwide or just have questions about us as a freight broker, we'd love to hear from you.
You can reach our logistics company through our contact page, or email us at Carriers@PearceWorldwide.com.
