Maximizing Profits and Efficiency: Building Strong Carrier-Broker Relationships with Tyler Johnston of Mercer Transportation

Episode notes

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Tyler Johnston, the Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation. Together they explore: The importance of building strong relationships between carriers and brokers in the trucking industry The need for effective communication and negotiation skills in order to maximize profits and efficiency The role of technology in improving processes and decision-making for brokers The value of knowing market conditions and data for carriers Different types of freight relationships Tyler Johnston is Director of Operations at Mercer Transportation, where he has worked since 2013 in various capacities including Brokerage and Freight Operations Manager, Mid-America Freight Operations Team Lead, and Freight Coordinator. Mercer Transportation, founded in 1977, is a trucking company that provides shipping capacity anywhere from a single load to large volume moves, and can handle anything from regional shipments to cross country or international moves. Transport Topics has recognized Mercer Transportation as a “Top 100 Carrier”.

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