What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business

Everything is Logistics

In this episode, Blythe interviews Anita Bassi, Vice President of People and Operations at SPI Logistics. They discuss her career journey in the freight industry, the day-to-day challenges freight agents face, and the unique way SPI supports its agents through technology assistance and proactive fraud prevention to reduce turnover and cultivate enduring partnerships. Anita also emphasizes the importance of networking and continual career development for freight agents to stay competitive, as well as offers advice to agents looking to thrive in this fast-evolving industry.
LINKS:

• Anita's LinkedIn
• Visit SPI Logistics' Website
• Check out SPI’s Freight Agent Program

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Chapters

1. What It Takes to Make It in the Freight Brokerage Business (00:00:00)

2. HR in Successful Freight Agent Programs (00:00:05)

3. Onboarding Process for Freight Agents (00:12:21)

4. Freight Agent Networking and Career (00:20:49)

5. Freight Agents and the Future (00:29:28)

6. Building a Strong Digital Ecosystem (00:37:04)