Insurance, Sourcing Freight, and Objections | Final Mile 97
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: âś… Insurance and surety bond requirements for starting a freight brokerage in Florida 📦 How brokers find loads and the role of load boards vs. direct shippers đźš« Handling the “we only work with asset-based carriers” objection Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: […]
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Insurance, Sourcing Freight, and Objections | Final Mile 97
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: âś… Insurance and surety bond requirements for starting a freight brokerage in Florida 📦 How brokers find loads and the role of load boards vs. direct shippers đźš« Handling the “we only work with asset-based carriers” objection Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a […]
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The Art of Customer Relationship Building | Episode 297
🎧 This Freight 360 episode explores winning brokerage strategies, industry risks, and economic shifts. -Securing more freight through strong communication and customer value -FMCSA identity verification changes and rising fraud concerns -Tariffs, safety budget cuts, and their economic impact -Tech, AI, and personal productivity tips for brokers Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT […]
By Freight 360
The Art of Customer Relationship Building | Episode 297
🎧 This Freight 360 episode explores winning brokerage strategies, industry risks, and economic shifts. -Securing more freight through strong communication and customer value-FMCSA identity verification changes and rising fraud concerns-Tariffs, safety budget cuts, and their economic impact-Tech, AI, and personal productivity tips for brokers Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click […]
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Top Freight Expert Reveals Walmart’s Payment Terms
Nate Cross talks Walmart starting a freight brokerage, their 120 payment terms and 13million dollars in unpaid invoices!? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers: https://www.dat.com/power/1959316 DAT Express – Brokers: https://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Truckers Edge – Carriers: […]
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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
🎙️ Freight, Trade & Touchdowns Freight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load. Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions. NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance. LTL Changes – Updates […]
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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
🎙️ Freight, Trade & Touchdowns Freight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load. Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions. NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance. LTL Changes – Updates […]
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Level Up Your Freight Brokerage in 2025 | Episode 276
As we dive into 2025, it’s essential to reset our habits and align strategies to navigate the changing freight market landscape successfully. This episode emphasizes the importance of adjusting routines, strengthening customer relationships, and developing proactive plans to handle market fluctuations. • Importance of resetting habits after the holidays• Strategies for kickstarting the freight business […]
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Level Up Your Freight Brokerage in 2025 | Episode 276
As we dive into 2025, it’s essential to reset our habits and align strategies to navigate the changing freight market landscape successfully. This episode emphasizes the importance of adjusting routines, strengthening customer relationships, and developing proactive plans to handle market fluctuations. • Importance of resetting habits after the holidays • Strategies for kickstarting the freight […]
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From Regulation to Deregulation: The Evolution of Freight Brokers and Transparency Laws
Introduction The freight brokerage and transportation industry has a rich history navigating periods of strict regulation, sweeping deregulation, and still continues to this day with ongoing debates over fraud and transparency. As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revisits transparency regulations, it’s critical to examine whether these efforts address the industry’s core challenges. Transparency […]
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Agent Model Risks (with Matt Perkins) | Episode 270
Matt Perkins from BTB Logistics returns for a no-holds-barred look at the freight brokerage industry, diving into the agent model’s risks. We also talk about recent news in the freight space and what the future could hold. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off […]
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Delegation and Growth in Freight Brokerage | Episode 266
In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of leadership versus being a doer. Discover why leadership involves more responsibility and the importance of cultivating independence among your team members. Learn how to set clear expectations, invest in hands-on training, and embrace continuous learning in your professional journey. This episode is a treasure trove for […]
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