Proven strategies to protect margins, automate operations, and grow profitably—even when rates are under pressure.

Freight brokers are facing intense margin pressure driven by inflation, rate competition, and rising operational costs. This eBook outlines how brokers can survive—and thrive—by focusing on four core strategies: strengthening carrier relationships, using data to guide decisions, automating operational workflows, and clearly defining value beyond price.

By leveraging smarter processes and modern TMS technology like Tai TMS, brokers can reduce overhead, improve efficiency, protect margins, and scale shipments without increasing headcount. The result is a more resilient, profitable brokerage built for today’s challenging freight market.

Value Beyond Rate Section

Brokers Who Win Compete on Value—Not Price

The best brokers provide more than a cheap rate:

✔ Real-time shipment visibility
✔ Proactive issue management
✔ Reliable carrier networks
✔ Fraud protection & compliance

This eBook helps you define—and sell—your unique value.

Automation Section

If It Can Be Automated, Automate It

Manual work kills margins.

Learn how automation helps brokers:

  • Speed up spot quotes

  • Assign shipments faster

  • Improve tender acceptance

“This content is brought to you by Tai Software, a leading provider of transportation management systems (TMS) built specifically for freight brokers. Insights are based on real-world brokerage operations and deployments, designed to help brokers automate workflows, strengthen carrier relationships, optimize margins, and scale operations efficiently in a competitive market.”
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