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KEY FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUR FREIGHT COSTS

When it comes to freight costs There are all these factors that can affect you, and it can be a real headache to figure out. That’s where we, STT Logistics Group, come into the picture to make your life easier. When it comes to transporting any heavy equipment or goods, you can trust STT Logistics Group. We put safety first and we’ll make sure your equipment gets where it needs to be.

STT Logistics Group Team June 29, 2023 No Comments

THINGS TO KNOW IF YOU WORK WITH A FREIGHT BROKER

It’s not easy finding a good freight broker. You can spend many hours or days researching brokers and comparing their rates. We’ve put together a list of things that you need to know if you work with a freight broker. Expertise and Industry Knowledge: When it comes to negotiating, there is no better broker than one who has been in the industry for a while and has the experience level to succeed. A reputable freight broker should understand the unique requirements and challenges associated with

STT Logistics Group Team June 21, 2023 No Comments

A+ Accreditation from Better Business Bureau

Recently the New York Weekly wrote an article about us and our A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This esteemed recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. As a leading freight brokerage company, we take great pride in this achievement and are dedicated to continuing our efforts to provide the best service to our clients. Receiving an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a major milestone that we are incredibly proud of. The BBB

STT Logistics Group Team June 9, 2023 No Comments

TOP 10 QUALITIES OF A GREAT TRUCK DRIVER

Truckers must have different characteristics that transform them from good to great drivers. Education and training: The first step towards being a great driver is getting the education and training you need to be one. Truckers can get qualifications and diplomas. Going to driving school to get the Class A Commercial Driver’s License will set them on the right path. Patience Many things can happen on the road. Occasionally, you may get stuck in traffic. Furthermore, your plan could be delayed, and your truck

STT Logistics Group Team June 2, 2023 No Comments

Female Freight Broker

I’ve been wanting to touch base on this topic for a while now, would love to hear your thoughts! As you know, the logistics industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but recent years have seen a positive shift towards greater gender diversity. According to a 2022 study by Zippia, 35.4% of freight brokers are women, while 64.6% are men. Despite their significant contributions, women are often overlooked in this industry. Often facing obstacles such as prejudice and lack of representation in leadership positions. However women in

Gaby Fuentes May 26, 2023 No Comments

STT DISPATCHING SERVICES

At STT Logistics Group, we understand the challenges faced by drivers and companies in the transportation industry. That’s why we’re proud to offer our complete Dispatching Services, designed to provide valuable assistance to drivers and guarantee a harmonious process from beginning to end. Our vision is to be the largest, most effective and trustworthy dispatching service provider in the region. A group of experienced dispatchers will use our connections and partnerships with different brokerage companies and their load board knowledge to locate and negotiate the

STT Logistics Group Team May 25, 2023 No Comments

Heavy Hauling with STT Logistics Group

Heavy-hauling is the transportation of significantly overweight freight, including anything beyond conventional dimensions, oversized freight, wide loads, and heavy equipment. The challenges of transporting outsized and overweight goods require experienced, qualified, and specially licensed operators and companies. Transporting oversized and overweight items can be extremely challenging, especially if you’re not experienced with heavy haul logistics. That’s why it pays to work with a company that has the experience, the knowledge, and the equipment necessary to handle your loads. Heavy hauling involves certain skills to ensure

STT Logistics Group Team May 19, 2023 No Comments

Removing limiting beliefs as a freight broker

Are your beliefs limiting your ability to progress your career and reach your goals as a freight broker? It’s normal to have doubts about yourself and your abilities. But when these doubts become limiting beliefs, they can hold you back from reaching your full potential. You may not know this, but most of us have limiting beliefs that we haven’t even realized are there. The good news is that once you identify them, you can start changing them—and that’s where the real magic happens. It’s

STT Logistics Group Team May 12, 2023 No Comments

STT DNA: Peace of mind

Are you looking for peace of mind? So, to start, what’s the real meaning for peace of mind? It means to be without a worry, anxiety, and stress. For STT, it’s a promise we make to you when you call us. We know how important it is to have the right people moving your equipment, so we take it seriously. Our DNA is peace of mind: when you call us, we haul whatever you need, wherever you need it. No matter how large or small,

STT Logistics Group Team May 5, 2023 No Comments

Prospecting on social media for Freight Brokers

Did you know, social media connects you to a community and help you get more customers? With more than one billion people using social networks today, social media is forging a new era in business opportunity and engagement, creating two-way communication that enables customer feedback and response in real time. As the transportation and logistics sector grows, social media has become a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all sizes and industries. Social media for logistics and brokers have many advantages and benefits, it can

STT Logistics Group Team April 28, 2023 No Comments

The Importance of Leadership in Driving Business Growth

At STT Logistics Group, we understand that leadership is the backbone of any successful organization. Andre Corbert, our founder and CEO, is recognized as a true leader with his one-to-one leadership style. According to Andre, our success is not just about serving our customers well, but also about how he leads and inspires our team. Good leadership sets the direction for the team to take action and make decisions. Being a good leader is not just about being in charge but also about guiding and

STT Logistics Group Team April 24, 2023 No Comments

Leadership in logistics: Tips for freight brokers managing teams

Do you have a career in logistics and want to be recognized as a leader? Whether you are an independent freight agent or part of a large company, your ability to lead the team can help you achieve your goals. All leaders have something in common: people follow them. Freight agents managing teams are also leaders because they have employees following them. Leadership in logistics involves being able to monitor all logistics-related activities of a company, encouraging the team to deliver the best results, and

STT Logistics Group Team April 21, 2023 No Comments

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST LOGISTICS PARTNER?

There are about 3.5 million transporters all over the US, and if you don’t have experience it can be very difficult to find someone you can trust. So, what are you supposed to look for? What considerations you must have? The first thing you must consider is that the person you will hire will take care of the cargo you need, and especially in big loads, that cargo can be worth thousands or even millions of dollars. It can be scary for someone without experience,

Ron Sanchez April 18, 2023 No Comments

Questions You Should Be Asking About Heavy Hauling: Transportation tips for clients that have goods that need to be taken care of.

One of the most important aspects any business should consider is transport. Without an easy and efficient way to get goods from Point A to Point B, your business will suffer. When you are moving, for example, great distances, the services that are used can quickly become of critical importance. Heavy hauling machinery transportation can provide your business with quality, efficiency, and speed when handling business tasks. So, what questions should you ask yourself to find the best heavy hauler company for your business? Well,

STT Logistics Group Team April 14, 2023 No Comments

DRAYAGE AND OVERSIZE LOADS

Have you ever tried to move one or several loads overseas and it just turns out to be a mess, time-consuming, and very expensive? The solution for that is DRAYAGE. You save time and money! Drayage is a form of transportation used to move goods from one location to another, one or both being the port or a railyard. Despite it being a short-distance mode of transport, drayage provides a necessary link in multimodal transport. It connects trucks, railways, ships, and even air freight, allowing

Ron Sanchez April 12, 2023 No Comments

5 Things you need to know before buying heavy equipment

In this industry are multiple situations that can go wrong when purchasing Heavy equipment, Most of the time, It´s just a lack of knowledge and that’s the reason I created this blog so you can learn some of the most common factors to take into consideration and get the best deal for your money. I hope this information proves useful for you. And if you need to know what your shipping cost will be before you buy something, give us a call and we will

Jose Longo April 12, 2023 No Comments

What is quality assurance?

Quality Assurance is where a company makes thoughtful and planned efforts to eliminate the chances of mistakes and overall improve its products and services. One of the biggest challenges in logistics is to have a balance between efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. In STT Logistics Group we are committed to reaching the best quality and customer satisfaction in every load we move. We ensure quality assurance when implementing next-generation technologies to protect our sophisticated processes. Also, we are able to see the entire operations process,

STT Logistics Group Team April 12, 2023 No Comments

Introducing our New Corporate Account Service

STT Logistics Group is pleased to announce the debut of our Corporate Account Service. This new solution is ideal for companies wishing to simplify their transportation requirements. Our clients can rest easy knowing that their shipments will be handled because they have a committed crew at their disposal. Our intentions with the Corporate Account Service is that there will be an entire team of professionals waiting for the client and also prepared to fulfill all the requirements the clients have in terms of logistics and

STT Logistics Group Team April 7, 2023 No Comments

Transportation Made Easy: Why STT is the Best Choice for Your Heavy Equipment

Think as if you were an archer. You’ve checked the arrow is in good condition, also, you’ve estimated the angle, distance, and other factors; your whole mind and body are aligned toward the target… there is only one arrow left so, you choose a compound to guarantee 100% accuracy. In less than a second, you take a deep breath and pull the trigger. Now imagine your shipment is the arrow, and STT is a well-calibrated compound! Now you may ask, What does this have to

Andre Guzman April 5, 2023 1 Comment

Pay for your freight with your Taxes

When you are buying construction equipment, farming equipment, and other industrial machinery in the USA and going overseas, you don’t need to pay taxes, and at STT, we make sure you take advantage of that. Whenever you buy your equipment from Iron Planet, Ritchie Brothers, and Bidadoo, our team is trained to help you out in completing the process, so you don’t need to pay taxes in the USA, and instead, allocate that towards your transportation expenses. At the same time make transportation easier, faster,

Lisa Siguere April 3, 2023 No Comments

Why is providing a good service important?

People will always remember you because of the service you provide, the attention you give them, and the attitude you show all along the process. This is why servicing our customers is one of the most important factors that we take care of at STT Logistics Group. Let me explain to you some tips for servicing your customers the right way. Customers nowadays are looking for people that listen to them and serve them, most salesmen nowadays are just going after the customer’s money and

Alejandro Paz April 3, 2023 No Comments

Tips to help you get the most out of your heavy hauling experience

Heavy hauling is a process that should not be taken lightly, and the best company experts only execute successful heavy hauling. That’s why it’s so important to work with a reputable company with the skills and knowledge needed to handle your load, ensuring it arrives at its destination in one piece. Always do your research and find a company that has experience hauling the kind of load you need transported. If your load contains dangerous goods, for example, you’ll want to work with a company that

STT Logistics Group Team March 31, 2023 No Comments

Houston, we have a problem: How to deliver bad news and the solution to your clients

I know that not one organization wants to bring bad news to their clients. However, it is very important that you know how to properly address these situations and do the best you can to bring a solution. Remember that you have to be effective in addressing things not going as planned and the way you communicate with the client, could define whether or not he will stay with you or start shopping elsewhere. 1. Self-control, own the issue and be upfront: You don’t go

Saul Alvarez March 30, 2023 No Comments

Why Signing a BOL is Critical for Shipping Success: Protect Your Cargo and Your Business

Shipping freight can be a complicated process, with many steps and details to keep track of. However, one of the most critical aspects is the Bill of Lading or BOL. The BOL is a legal document that outlines the details of the shipment, including the type of cargo, the shipping method, and sometimes even the terms of the agreement between the shipper and the carrier. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of signing a BOL at pick-up and delivery to ensure the safe and

Andre Corbert CEO March 27, 2023 No Comments

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