What Are Accessorial Charges in Truckload Transportation?
Have you ever heard the phrase “accessorial charge” and wondered what it meant? As freight brokers, we usually prefer to simplify the way that we invoice customers and pay carriers. But, sometimes things get a little more complicated and we have to account for extra charges.
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Powerful Freight Broker Cold Calling Tips
What should you say as a freight broker cold calling? Is there a magic script that gets your prospects to say yes every time?
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How Much Does it Cost to Start a Freight Broker Business?
How much will it cost you to start as a freight broker? While the minimum cost is fairly low in comparison to other ventures, there‘s a lot of recommended tools and additional expenses that you’ll run into when getting your freight brokerage off the ground.
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Freight Broker Commission Percentage
What commission percentage do freight brokers get paid? There’s a bunch of variables that go into answering this question, so let’s take a look at a few of the common freight broker jobs and how much commission they earn.
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Episode 82: Freight Broker Sales & Marketing Tips (with Trey Griggs from Lean)
1:05 – Sports Update9:48 – Sales Tips41:55 – Marketing Tips58:00 – Q&A“How can I price OD loads or find permit costs for OD loads?”“What insurances would be best to get to make a new business seem serious and secure?”“What are the general pros and cons of brokering and what are some helpful tips for a […]
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3 Tips on Prospecting with a Purpose
Prospecting new business! It’s often a dreaded task for freight brokers that can lead to failure if not done effectively. Episode 77 of Freight 360 takes a deep dive into how to prospect with a purpose, but here is a quick read on 3 tips to use to be more effective when growing your book of business.
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Freight Broker Insurance: Essential Policies for Freight Brokers
Discover the necessary insurance policies for freight brokers and how they can protect your business. Get Insights from industry experts on Freight Broker Insurance.
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Spot Market vs Contract Market, What Should Freight Brokers Focus On?
Spot Market vs Contract Market, What is the Difference? Contracted rate is for a set period, A spot rate is a rate offered before the load moves.
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How Much Does The Average Freight Broker Earn?
A freight broker’s income varies based on a variety of factors. Those factors include their level of experience, gross revenues for their book of business, profitability of those customers, amount of support they have, company business structure, and much more.
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