DAT Buys Trucker Tools (with Jeff Clementz & Kary Jablonski) | Episode 275
Join Jeff Clementz, CEO of DAT, and Kary Jablonski, former CEO of Trucker Tools, as they share their journeys into the freight industry and the story behind DAT’s acquisition of Trucker Tools. Learn how these platforms are driving efficiency, improving broker-carrier relationships, and addressing challenges like fraud prevention through innovation and data integration. We also […]
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Becoming a Broker, Detention Fees, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 75
Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners? Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load? Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL? Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers? Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after […]
By Freight 360
Becoming a Broker, Detention Fees, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 76
Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners? Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load? Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL? Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers? Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after […]
By Freight 360
Becoming a Broker, Detention Fees, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 76
Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners? Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load? Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL? Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers? Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after […]
By Freight 360
Negotiating, Low Margin Freight, and Commissions | Final Mile 74
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Negotiating rates with motor carriers High volume, low margin freight for freight brokers Hiring agents, sub-agents, and employees for a freight brokerage Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% […]
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Small Brokerage Growth vs Carriers | Episode 274
Can AI-generated voices replace human interaction in freight? This episode dives into how tech advancements and market trends are reshaping freight brokerage, creating opportunities for growth. We share insights on the evolving demand for brokerage education and how small brokerages can thrive through strategic acquisitions and better resources. Plus, we explore freight sales strategies and […]
By Freight 360
Small Brokerage Growth vs Carriers | Episode 274
Can AI-generated voices replace human interaction in freight? This episode dives into how tech advancements and market trends are reshaping freight brokerage, creating opportunities for growth. We share insights on the evolving demand for brokerage education and how small brokerages can thrive through strategic acquisitions and better resources. Plus, we explore freight sales strategies and […]
By Freight 360
Negotiating, Low Margin Freight, and Commissions | Final Mile 74
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: – Negotiating rates with motor carriers – High volume, low margin freight for freight brokers – Hiring agents, sub-agents, and employees for a freight brokerage 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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Layover Fees, Transparency Debate, and More Q&A | Final Mile 73
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: – Customers that won’t use brokers– Delivery Appointment Issues– Broker Margin Transparency– Power Only Load Outs Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power – […]
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Freight Broker Evolution – From 1935 to 1980 and Beyond | Episode 273
Dive into the evolution of freight brokerage, from the Motor Carrier Acts of 1935 and 1980 to the transparency mandates of CFR 371.3(c), reshaping the industry into a dynamic and competitive space. Discover how deregulation transformed brokers from salespeople into critical financial facilitators, similar to Uber’s disruption of the taxi industry. Explore challenges like accident-related […]
By Freight 360
Freight Broker Evolution – From 1935 to 1980 and Beyond | Episode 273
Dive into the evolution of freight brokerage, from the Motor Carrier Acts of 1935 and 1980 to the transparency mandates of CFR 371.3(c), reshaping the industry into a dynamic and competitive space. Discover how deregulation transformed brokers from salespeople into critical financial facilitators, similar to Uber’s disruption of the taxi industry. Explore challenges like accident-related […]
By Freight 360
Layover Fees, Transparency Debate, and More Q&A | Final Mile 73
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: – Customers that won’t use brokers – Delivery Appointment Issues – Broker Margin Transparency – Power Only Load Outs 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 – […]
By Freight 360
