Freight Broker vs. Freight Agent
“Freight agent” and “freight broker” are two terms often used interchangeably in the freight industry. But the terms have different connotations, and the roles look very different in the day-to-day…
Ultimate Guide to Setting Freight Goals in 2025
Goal setting is an essential practice for any successful professional, and freight agents are no exception. Especially when you’re operating as an independent freight agent rather than a W2 employee,…
Common Challenges for Freight Brokers
Success as a freight broker doesn't happen by accident. It requires hard work and tenacity. And while the sky's the limit in this industry (seriously — we're talking no ceiling…
Update from the President: Q1 2025
Join Tallgrass Freight Co. President Sean Richardson as he shares quarterly insights and key updates on the freight market and our company. As we launch into the first quarter of…
Controlling the Chaos: How Our Support Team Empowers Freight Agents
A freight agent is only as good as the support and resources that power the brokerage. You can be a whiz at prospecting and sales, and incredibly dedicated to your…
What We’re Thankful for in 2024
2024 has been quite a year, and we have so much to be thankful for at Tallgrass Freight! Our freight brokerage has continued to grow and thrive throughout this year…
Top Prospecting Tips for the End of the Year
Time to bust a myth. End of year is sometimes considered a lackluster freight season. But in reality, the last several weeks of the year can be an excellent opportunity…
Independent Freight Agent Case Study: Caleb L.
Transitioning to a new career or a new freight brokerage can be daunting, especially if you have years of stability under your belt with another company. But when you make…
Day in the Life of a Large Agency Owner: Garett L. and Team
We love sharing the stories of independent agents and what led them to Tallgrass. But their stories don’t end when they take the leap. Joining the team is only the…
The TGF Agent Roundtable 2.0: Leveling Up Freight Careers
Our Agent Roundtable is something you just won’t find anywhere else. This annual event brings together our ambitious freight agents from coast to coast, for a true mastermind weekend here…
Tech Talk: The Tallgrass CRM in Action
It’s no secret that we love our groundbreaking CRM at Tallgrass Freight. It’s built in-house, it’s made with our agents’ specific needs in mind and we’re constantly updating it with…
Update from the President: September 2024
Join President of Tallgrass Freight Sean Richardson as he shares quarterly insights and key updates on the freight market and on our company. This quarter, Sean discusses the current state…