Preparing Your Freight Brokerage for Succession | Episode 307
Learn how to turn your freight brokerage into a business that thrives without you. We’ll cover the first hires you should make, how to protect and transfer customer relationships, and the smart way to structure your business for maximum value. Whether you’re selling soon or years from now, these strategies will set you up for […]
By Freight 360
Preparing Your Freight Brokerage for Succession | Episode 307
Learn how to turn your freight brokerage into a business that thrives without you. We’ll cover the first hires you should make, how to protect and transfer customer relationships, and the smart way to structure your business for maximum value. Whether you’re selling soon or years from now, these strategies will set you up for […]
By Freight 360
Tanker Loads, Prospecting, and Authority Aging | Final Mile 107
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💰 Bulk Tanker Profitability – Which pays more for dedicated contracts: food-grade or non-hazmat chemical tankers? We break down the pros, cons, and market factors so you can chase the best rates. 📧 Email-Only Prospects – Stuck with a shipper who only wants […]
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Survival in a Changing Market | Final Mile 106
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Is demand for freight brokers declining, and are small brokers still relevant? ❄️ Tips for finding carriers for 2–3 pallet frozen LTL loads. 🛣️ How to transition from owner-operator to freight broker. 💸 What to do if you misquote a load and […]
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DAT’s Convoy Acquisition: Transforming Freight Automation | Episode 306
DAT’s acquisition of Convoy’s tech platform marks a major leap in freight innovation—pairing the largest load board with cutting-edge automation. Bill Driegert, EVP at DAT and co-founder of Uber Freight, explains how the platform streamlines carrier procurement, automates up to 98% of loads, and slashes brokerage costs. With DAT’s full ecosystem—load board, factoring, tracking, and […]
By Freight 360
DAT’s Convoy Acquisition: Transforming Freight Automation | Episode 306
DAT’s acquisition of Convoy’s tech platform marks a major leap in freight innovation—pairing the largest load board with cutting-edge automation. Bill Driegert, EVP at DAT and co-founder of Uber Freight, explains how the platform streamlines carrier procurement, automates up to 98% of loads, and slashes brokerage costs. With DAT’s full ecosystem—load board, factoring, tracking, and […]
By Freight 360
Survival in a Changing Market | Final Mile 106
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Is demand for freight brokers declining, and are small brokers still relevant? ❄️ Tips for finding carriers for 2–3 pallet frozen LTL loads. 🛣️ How to transition from owner-operator to freight broker. 💸 What to do if you misquote a load and […]
By Freight 360
Growing Your Book of Business & Hostage Loads | Final Mile 105
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Customer keeps asking for quotes but never books — what to do?📈 How to find new shippers and grow beyond one customer.🚨 Carrier holding freight hostage — who do you report it to? Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click […]
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How to Manage Your Brokerage’s Profits in Market Cycles | Episode 305
How can freight brokerages stay profitable in the toughest market in modern history? In this episode, we break down real strategies—like cross-training staff and maintaining a growth mindset—that help companies survive downturns and stay competitive when margins shrink. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics – Get […]
By Freight 360
How to Manage Your Brokerage’s Profits in Market Cycles | Episode 305
How can freight brokerages stay profitable in the toughest market in modern history? In this episode, we break down real strategies—like cross-training staff and maintaining a growth mindset—that help companies survive downturns and stay competitive when margins shrink. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first […]
By Freight 360
Growing Your Book of Business & Hostage Loads | Final Mile 105
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Customer keeps asking for quotes but never books — what to do? 📈 How to find new shippers and grow beyond one customer. 🚨 Carrier holding freight hostage — who do you report it to? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ […]
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Bids and RFPs for Freight Brokers | Final Mile 104
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💰 Walmart Bid: New broker asks if bidding 94.75% of Walmart’s RPM is a smart strategy. 🤬 Broker Backlash: Trucker calls brokers “legal scammers” and slams their role in the industry. 🎁 Gifts & Content: Best/worst customer gifts and best/worst social media posts […]
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