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“Being dishonest will only get you so far. You may be able to cover a load or get away with something a few times, but it always catches up to you."
In this week’s episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Ty Schroeder, Account Specialist at BBI Logistics, to discuss where the market is headed, how BBI stays ahead of cargo theft, and what he believes brokers need to understand to build stronger relationships with carriers.
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Will the market bounce back? What is the formula for building a successful brokerage? What is one thing brokers and carriers need to stop doing in 2026?
Join us as we sit down with Ty Schroeder as he shares his industry predictions and insights.
In order to be successful in the upcoming year, there's one thing Ty thinks brokers and carriers need to stop doing.
“Being dishonest will only get you so far. You may be able to cover a load or get away with something a few times, but overall, I think it always catches up to you. Being honest goes a long way.”
As for his economic predictions, he's not optimistic about the upcoming year.
“I don’t see the overall U.S. economy growing significantly, where it would cause an influx of so many shipments, we’re paying a lot of money, and need a lot more trucking companies on the road. I think it’s going to be a tough next year and a half to two years.”
He believes capacity will likely tighten in 2026, driving rates higher and creating a more challenging market for brokerages.
Still, with the right training, this environment can be incredibly rewarding—many customers will be looking for a dependable partner they can trust. That could be you.
So how can you thrive as a freight broker in 2026?
👉 Remember: honesty is key
👉 Paying a little more for a load is better than having it stolen
👉 To prevent cargo theft: learning from your mistakes + training = KEY
Check out our piece on Ty's freight forecast:
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