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Notes from building a freight broker TMS inside a working brokerage, plus news that affects what brokers run.
October 19, 2026Freight broker software free options: what is really freeWe checked the main free freight broker TMS claims on each vendor's own site. Here is the one real free plan, the trials that…October 19, 2026TMS for small carriers: an honest buyer’s guide with real pricesWhat a carrier TMS does, what a 1 to 10 truck fleet actually needs, and published prices for real options, checked on each vendor's…October 19, 2026Freight audit and payment: how it works and where brokers fitFreight audit and payment is how shippers check every freight bill against the rate and the paperwork before paying. Here is how the process…October 5, 2026What Is a Freight Broker? What They Do and How They Get PaidA freight broker arranges truck transportation for a shipper, hires the carrier that hauls it, and earns the spread between the two rates. Here…October 5, 2026Fuel Surcharge Calculator: The Formula, a Worked Example and Rate TablesWork out a trucking fuel surcharge per mile and per load. The calculator uses the standard formula, and the rest of the post explains…October 5, 2026UCR Registration for 2027: Fees, Deadline and Who Has to FileUnified Carrier Registration for 2027 opened October 1, 2026, with fees up about 20 percent. Here is who has to file, what it costs…October 5, 202653-Foot Trailer Dimensions: Inside Length, Width, Height and WeightInterior length, width, height, door opening, cubic feet and payload for a 53-foot dry van, with the 48-foot and reefer numbers next to it…October 5, 2026How Many Pallets Fit in a 53-Foot Trailer? Counts by Loading PatternA 53-foot dry van holds 26 standard pallets loaded straight, 28 pinwheeled and 30 turned. Here are the counts for every common trailer, the…October 5, 2026What Is a Straight Truck? Sizes, Weight Classes and When to Use OneA straight truck is one vehicle with the cab and the cargo body on a single frame. Here are the common sizes, what they…October 5, 2026What Is a Consignee? Consignee vs. Consignor vs. ShipperThe consignee is the party named on the bill of lading to receive the freight. Here is how that differs from the consignor, the…