The freight industry is fast-paced and demanding, and it doesn’t always pause for lunch breaks. When things move quickly, challenges can suddenly pop up without warning, and agents have to do what it takes to keep their customers’ freight rolling. That’s just the nature of the business.
When you need to keep your eye on things around the clock, enjoying your life outside of work can feel limpossible. But without balance, that pace isn’t sustainable. So how do our agents actually pull it off? At Tallgrass, we genuinely believe in work-life balance, and we’ve built our whole model around the freedom and flexibility to make it a reality.
Create the Lifestyle You Want
At Tallgrass, there’s no mold for you to fit into. Every agent who comes through our doors has their own unique vision for their career, their income and their life —and we think that’s exactly how it should be. You own your book of business, and that means you set your schedule. It’s up to you to decide where, when, and how you work.
Whether that means working from a home office or building a small team so you can delegate and scale, it’s entirely up to you. You get to be your own boss and experience real autonomy that gives you both the freedom to enjoy your ideal lifestyle, along with the space to grow a thriving freight business.
Find Your Financial Freedom
A lot of the freedom our agents enjoy is fueled by their financial success, and that’s no accident. Tallgrass offers an unbelievably competitive split and real perks for top earners. Plus, unlike most 1099 contractors, our agents have access to actual benefits, which is a pretty big deal in this industry!
Some agents prefer to keep their book of business small and focused, earning a great income while protecting their time, while others opt to build out teams, delegate to their staff and catapult their earnings to new heights. There’s no wrong way to do it. And Tallgrass is here to help you build it.
Support That Shows Up
Owning your own business can feel intimidating, and many people assume it means little to no support. But that’s not the case here at Tallgrass. As a cradle-to-grave agent, you’ll have everything you need to deliver full-service solutions to your customers without any added stress on your shoulders.
Our back office team prides itself on quick response times and is available at the drop of a hat to troubleshoot and cheer you on as you build your business your way. They’re always just a call or email away, and can even help you hire an assistant — someone who can work right out of our office or alongside you wherever you are.
Not sure where to start when it comes to planning for a healthy work-life balance? Our leadership team offers ongoing education and career development opportunities, including one-on-one mentorship, to help you get there.
Connection and Camaraderie
One of the things that makes Tallgrass genuinely different is the culture we’ve built. Owning your own freight business can feel isolating if you let it, but our agents don’t have to do it alone. We’ve built real on-ramps for agents to connect with and support one another, so when you hit a rough patch or an obstacle, you already know who to turn to. Our agents look out for each other, share their hard-won wisdom, and celebrate their wins together.
We’ve even recently kicked off a pilot book club program for KC-area agents, centered around self-improvement and business reads. It’s been such a great way for our agents to connect over shared ideas and build the kinds of friendships that infuse the day-to-day with a little more fun. We’ve chosen a selection of professional development and personal development titles, so we can all grow together.
And then there’s our epic Roundtable mastermind weekends, our annual event that brings together our ambitious freight agents from coast to coast, for a true mastermind weekend here in Kansas City. Many agents look back to this professional development experience as a turning point in their freight careers, a time when they took their businesses from good to great.
Family First, Always
When you join Tallgrass, you become part of something bigger than just a brokerage. Our agents may be spread out all over the country, but the community we’ve built together is a tight-knit one. From our Roundtable events to our coveted Club 250 trip, we love bringing everyone together. We encourage agents to support each other and show up for one another, because there really is enough space for everyone at the table.
With a company culture rooted in support, integrity, and teamwork, it’s no wonder our agents are able to build the kind of work-life balance most people only dream of. If you’re ready to build the life you want, let’s talk about what’s possible. Reach out to us today to learn more about bringing your book of business to Tallgrass.