Essential Guide: Verifying Motor Carrier Insurance for Freight Brokers
To sum up, as a freight broker, it’s your responsibility to thoroughly understand and verify the insurance coverage of the motor carriers you work with. Paying close attention to the type of auto liability coverage, especially the ‘Scheduled Autos’ section, is crucial. This due diligence not only protects your business but also upholds the safety and reliability standards of the industry. Remember, an informed and proactive freight broker is a smart freight broker, and that’s one way to set yourself apart from your competition.
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Essential Guide: Verifying Motor Carrier Insurance for Freight Brokers
🚚 Welcome to Freight 360, your go-to source for everything in the freight brokerage world! In today’s informative video, we’re diving deep into the critical task of verifying a motor carrier’s Certificate of Insurance (COI), with a special focus on Auto Liability Insurance. 📜 Why is this important? As a freight broker, ensuring that your […]
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Why Does a Motor Carrier Open a Freight Brokerage?
Why does a motor carrier open a freight brokerage? Many carriers establish a brokerage to earn the margins charged by freight brokers and to minimize or eliminate their reliance on them. However, this is not the primary reason shippers choose to work with brokers. This misconception leads many carriers to open brokerages that struggle to […]
By Nate
What is a Freight Forwarder
In the complex landscape of shipping and logistics, understanding each party’s role is vital, particularly for new freight brokers looking to carve a niche in this space. One term that often surfaces in the logistics world is ‘freight forwarder.’ Today, we’re exploring the world of freight forwarders, discussing a broad overview of their roles, duties, […]
By Nate
The Best Way to Prospect Shippers
Here’s a quick look at three ways you can prospect with a purpose and help grow your brokerage prospecting shippers.
By Nate
Master Cold Emailing 10 Proven Rules to Boost Lead Generation in Freight Sales
Unlock the secrets of effective cold emailing in the freight industry with Benjamin Kowalski from Freight360. In this insightful video, we delve into ’10 Proven Rules to 10X Your Lead Generation with Cold Emails,’ featuring expert tips from Kevin Hill, a renowned email marketer. Learn how to craft compelling subject lines, keep your emails concise, […]
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Why Does a Carrier Open a Freight Brokerage
Are you a carrier thinking of venturing into the freight brokerage business? Join Benjamin Kowalski from Freight 360 in this enlightening video where we dive deep into why simply opening a freight brokerage might not guarantee the profits you expect. Discover the distinct roles of freight brokerages and carriers, the importance of speed, quality, and […]
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What Is a Freight Brokerage?
Welcome to Freight 360, your go-to source for transportation sales tips and freight broker training! In this week’s video, “Freight Brokerage Explained,” Benjamin Kowalski sheds light on the vital role of freight brokers in the logistics industry. What You’ll Learn: -The definition of a freight broker and their role in logistics (as per FMCSA). -How […]
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Episode 216: Using AI to Prevent Fraud (with Satish Maripuri of DAT)
We know that fraud in the freight broker world has reached an all-time high. This week, we’re joined by Satish Maripuri. He is the CEO & President of DAT Freight & Analytics as well as a Group Executive at Roper Technologies. We uncover the recent changes to DAT’s system and some exciting upcoming technology that […]
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The Final Mile #12 Hiring Freight Agents and Handling Objections
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: What the $300 FMCSA application fee covers Handling objections for shippers Hiring agents and brokers Accepting credit cards for payments Setting up new agents Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – […]
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Hiring Freight Agents and Handling Objections – The Final Mile #12
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: -What the $300 FMCSA application fee covers -Handling objections for shippers -Hiring agents and brokers -Accepting credit cards for payments -Setting up new agents Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services: https://www.bluebookservices.com/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power […]
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