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Lane Rates4 min read·

RXO Says the Freight Rebound Is Real — How Brokers Should Be Repositioning Their Carrier Networks Right Now

With RXO publicly signaling a strong freight rebound, Landstar calling the market an early-stage upcycle, and Schneider reporting price renewals at their highest levels since 2021, small and mid-size brokers have a narrow window to build deeper carrier relationships and lock in capacity before rates tighten further.

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Fraud Prevention4 min read·

The SAFER Transport Act Is Moving — What the New Anti-Double-Brokering Legislation Means for How You Vet Carriers Today

Senator Todd Young's SAFER Transport Act, which proposes phasing out MC numbers, requiring felony-based registration denials, and forcing monthly ownership-change reporting, is advancing through Congress and will fundamentally reshape broker compliance obligations — brokers who build these practices now will have a competitive edge when it passes.

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Carrier Vetting6 min read·

How to Vet a Freight Carrier: The Complete Broker Guide

Learn the exact 8-step carrier vetting process used by experienced freight brokers. Includes a real double brokering story, red flags checklist, and free tools.

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Carrier Vetting4 min read·

How to Know if Your Carrier Loses Insurance Before You Tender a Load

Most freight brokers find out a carrier's insurance lapsed after something goes wrong. Here's how to catch it before you tender the load.

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