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Freight agents considering a brokerage change should understand how transitions work, how customer relationships are protected, and what to evaluate in a new brokerage partnership.

Thinking About Leaving Your Freight Brokerage? What Agents Should Know

Freight Agent

Thinking About Leaving Your Freight Brokerage What Agents Should Know

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Slow carrier vetting can cost freight agents loads and relationships. Learn what causes delays and what to look for in a brokerage.

Carrier Vetting Taking Too Long? What Freight Agents Need to Know

Freight Agent

Carrier Vetting Taking Too Long What Freight Agents Need to Know

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As we progress into the final quarter of 2025, we reflect on the challenges the industry has faced, but more importantly, we give credit to the resiliency and resourcefulness of our team in the face of a multitude of pressures impacting our business. Somerset, through the strength of its people, has not only weathered the […]

2026 Freight Industry Outlook: And Why Agents Are Doubling Down on Partner Stability

Freight Agent

2026 Freight Industry Outlook And Why Agents Are Doubling Down on Partner Stability

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DOT Blitz Week inspections can place trucks out of service for brake issues, tire problems, hours-of-service violations, and more. Learn the most common DOT Blitz violations.

DOT Blitz Violations: The Top Reasons Trucks Get Placed Out of Service During DOT Blitz Week

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DOT Blitz Violations The Top Reasons Trucks Get Placed Out of Service During DOT Blitz Week

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DOT Blitz Week impacts truck capacity, freight rates, and delivery timelines. Learn how CVSA Roadcheck affects the freight market and what agents should expect.

How DOT Blitz Week Impacts Freight Capacity and Rates

Freight Agent

How DOT Blitz Week Affects Freight Capacity and Rates