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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 work. While all of our independent freight agents at Tallgrass can also define themselves with
How Tallgrass Helps You Serve Your Customers Better Than Ever
There’s one undeniable truth about thriving as a freight agent in today’s economic landscape: how you serve your customers is
Work-Life Balance as an Agent at Tallgrass
The freight industry is a challenging and fast-paced work environment. (Not to state the obvious!) Changes happen constantly, and agents
Summer at Tallgrass
Here at Tallgrass, we know what a big role our company’s culture plays in our success and future. At the
Freight Agent Case Study: Garett L.
Each new agent who joins the team at Tallgrass has a different story to tell. Because our agents all independently
Freight Agent Case Study: Tom V.
Tallgrass is where the best in freight come to thrive, and freight agent Tom V.’s story illustrates exactly that! With
Debunking a Myth: Being Truly Cradle to Grave and a More Strategic Freight Agent
Many freight professionals have significant expertise in one aspect of the freight ecosystem. But why limit yourself to one portion
Freight Credit Reports: Why Credit Matters When Choosing a Freight Brokerage
When you’re looking to make a career move, the common questions are about compensation, benefits, company culture, training and other
Preparing for Operation Safe Driver Week
Operation Safe Driver Week is coming up July 9-15, and it’s important not only for commercial drivers to be aware,
Think Being a 1099 Contractor Isn’t For You? Think Again!
When it comes to building your ideal lifestyle, everyone has their own unique vision. And at Tallgrass, our agents have
How Betting on Yourself Could Lead to Great Rewards
We believe that every new freight agent who joins the Tallgrass family has immense untapped potential, and we want to
Freight Agent Case Study: Todd B.
As a company that genuinely cares about people, we love to celebrate and share the successes of the people who
2023 Agent Roundtable: Sustainable Success and Wise Growth
At Tallgrass, we are dedicated to serving our agents and providing them with the knowledge to grow. In fact, we’re
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How To Find the Right Freight Agent Program
When you’re looking to make a move in your freight career, there’s lots to consider. In our free ebook, explore all the questions you should ask a potential company, and a framework for evaluating a freight agent program.