Broker-Carrier Summit
The countdown to the next Broker-Carrier Summit is officially on, and we’re previewing the first round of Learning Labs for the October 28–30 event in Orlando. These aren’t your average lectures. They’re roll-up-your-sleeves sessions designed to give freight professionals practical solutions to the issues that cut
Best Practices
Insurance is one of the most expensive and least understood parts of a freight business. Misunderstanding your policy doesn't just create headaches; it can put your entire operation at risk. At the April 2025 Broker-Carrier Summit in Indianapolis, three of the industry’s most experienced insurance professionals led
Leadership
Freight visibility continues to be one of the most talked-about challenges in logistics, despite years of investment and innovation. As shippers demand more transparency and tech companies race to meet that demand, many brokers and carriers are still working through major operational roadblocks. At the April 2025 Broker-Carrier Summit in
Events. Networking. Media
In an industry that thrives on movement, few threats are more dangerous than the ones you never see coming. Cybersecurity has quickly become one of the most pressing concerns for freight brokers, motor carriers, and the technology providers that support them. From phishing emails and ransomware to payment diversion scams
Brand is more than a logo. In freight, it’s your story, your service, your follow-through, and every interaction in between. At the April 2025 Broker-Carrier Summit in Indianapolis, panelists unpacked how small carriers and large brokerages alike can shape their reputation in a way that builds trust and fuels
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept floated at conferences or tech expos. It is now driving measurable improvements in freight operations across the board. At the April 2025 Broker-Carrier Summit in Indianapolis, industry leaders came together to discuss where AI is making a difference, what is coming
The freight industry often focuses on lanes, loads, and logistics tech. But when it comes to solving driver retention, the conversation needs to begin somewhere more personal: people. At the April 2025 Broker-Carrier Summit in Indianapolis, the session "Drive Loyalty: The Human Side of Driver Recruiting & Retention"
When it comes to freight technology, the hard part isn’t the software. It’s the humans who have to use it. That was the premise of the panel titled “Tech Is Easy. People Are Hard: Winning at Change Management in Freight,” hosted during the Technology track at the April
In freight, competitive pay and generous perks can only go so far. To truly attract and retain top talent, companies need to build a culture that people want to be part of. That was the focus of the “Winning Teams, Winning Culture” panel at the Broker-Carrier Summit, where three industry
One lawsuit can destroy your company. That was the takeaway from one of the most sobering and impactful sessions at the April 2025 industry gathering in Indianapolis. Titled “Fraud Prevention: The Horrors of Non-Compliance and Unsafe Practices on Trucking Companies,” the session gave attendees a jarring look at what happens
There’s a difference between moving freight and shaping the future of the industry. For too long, too many have settled for the former. Transactional relationships, reactive decisions, and short-term wins have created an environment where trust is constantly at risk. The Broker-Carrier Summit (BCS) was created to offer an
Want to move freight across the border? Start by getting on a plane. That was the message from Hector Rodriguez, a former customs officer turned cross-border freight expert, whose standing-room-only session in Fort Worth pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in Mexico. Rodriguez has spent
For decades, the freight industry has been powered by relationships, grit, and the determination to get the job done. But as the logistics sector evolves, so too must the faces leading the change. That’s why the Women in Logistics (WIL) initiative at the Broker-Carrier Summit (BCS) is more than
The freight industry has long operated with an invisible wall separating brokers and carriers. This barrier, built from years of miscommunication, one-sided expectations, and transactional relationships, has quietly shaped the way business gets done. Brokers have felt burned by unreliable capacity. Carriers have felt underappreciated and unheard. Trust, once broken,
What does it mean to be part of a freight industry that not only moves goods but also moves people, hearts, and communities forward? At the Broker-Carrier Summit, purpose is woven into progress. The Broker-Carrier Summit has always stood for more than freight, rates, and routing guides. It is an
