What Makes a Great Freight Agent?
There are many independent freight agents in the world — and like any field, some are at the top of their game and others are reaching their potential. So for…
How to Set Career Goals as a Freight Agent
As an independent freight agent, you are your own boss. There’s so much power in taking charge of your future! But that also means you can’t rely on others to…
How to Capitalize on Today’s Freight Market
The market can be a rollercoaster. Ups, downs, twists and turns . . . it’s hard to predict what tomorrow will bring. But as Tim Tebow wisely said, "Don't worry…
Eight Strategies to Thrive as a Freight Agent
As an independent freight agent, you are responsible for your own success. The good news? That means the sky is the limit! If you want to thrive, you’re free to…
Noncompete Ban: What it Could Mean for Your Career as a Freight Agent
Noncompete agreements have long been a fixture in the freight industry, restricting an agent's ability to seek new opportunities immediately after leaving their current role. But the landscape might soon…
How Can I Run a Multi-Million Dollar Freight Agency?
The best independent freight agent networks don’t cater only to a single kind of agent. At Tallgrass, we believe in empowering agents to build their dream freight agencies — and…
Market Pulse: Is There a Demand for Freight Brokers in 2024?
The logistics landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the role of a freight broker too. So you might be wondering: is there a demand for freight brokers? Is there…
Freight Broker Training and Online Courses: What You Should Do Instead
We’ve been fielding a lot of questions about online freight broker courses lately. And let’s set the record straight: ambition is a great thing! At Tallgrass, we’ll be the first…
Freight Broker Training and Online Courses: Why They’re Not Ideal
Just do a quick search for “how to get started in freight” and you’ll be hit with freight broker online courses galore. From webinars to guided courses, there are a…
What We’re Looking Forward to in 2024
While we love reflecting on all the surmounted challenges and celebration-worthy wins of the previous year, at Tallgrass Freight our vision is always set on the horizon. We have big…
Want to Launch Your Freight Brokerage in 2024? How to Get Started Now
Everyone has those days. You know the ones, when you hit snooze one too many times. But it’s a different ballgame when the dread of waking up for work has…
Debunking Myths: Freight Broker Edition
There are a slew of myths circulating the freight stratosphere. Maybe you’ve heard that being your own boss is synonymous with being thrown to the sharks and left to fend…