
What is a Shipping Broker
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Shipping Broker A Shipping Broker acts as a logistics specialist who arranges cargo transportation on ...
Learn and discover more in various topics of the logistics industry.
Theis Truckload educational content explains how full truckload shipping works and how shippers can improve performance across dedicated freight movements. It focuses on carrier selection, pricing, routing, and execution for high-volume shipments that move on full trailers.
This category covers core shipping topics such as FTL pricing, lane rates, capacity planning, load optimization, and transit performance. It also explains how shippers evaluate carriers, manage spot vs contract freight, and secure capacity in changing market conditions.
You will find practical guidance on Truckload procurement, carrier sourcing, freight RFPs, and transportation strategy. These resources help shippers reduce costs, improve service reliability, and build stronger carrier relationships across regional and national lanes.
TLI also shares insights on how shipping connects with managed transportation strategies and ViewPoint TMS. This includes tools for load planning, carrier assignment, shipment tracking, and performance visibility.
This category helps shippers move from reactive spot buying to more structured Truckload management. The goal is to improve consistency, control freight spend, and strengthen long-term carrier networks.
Explore these Truckload resources to learn how full truckload shipping works, how to secure better rates, and how to improve overall transportation performance.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Shipping Broker A Shipping Broker acts as a logistics specialist who arranges cargo transportation on ...

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Whether you’re a small business or an experienced freight shipper, accidental freight damage can occur. ...

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
TLI meets these unique food shipping challenges with a variety of specialized solutions.

By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
SPECIALIZED HAZMAT FREIGHT SOLUTIONS

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
TLI, a SmartWay-certified freight broker, revolutionizes logistics with seamless ERP integration.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Essential truck driving safety tips for drivers ensuring road safety and HOS regulation compliance.

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
What is the Difference in Spot vs Contract Truckload Freight? A truckload shipment is a ...

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Strategic logistics and supply chain optimization, including freight sourcing, route planning, and load consolidation, can ...

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
Committing to a Safer Trucking Industry with Carrier Monitoring Practices In today’s fast-pace transportation landscape, ...

By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
As a shipper, it’s important to understand the differences between the various types of trucking ...