New Freight Broker Mistakes & More Q&A | Final Mile 83
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Dispatching Trucks from Abroad – Challenges and considerations for carriers managing operations remotely. Carrier Perspective on Rates – The push for higher rates and the costs carriers must cover. Onboarding Challenges – What happens when a carrier isn’t set up late in the day? New […]
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Back Office Fundamentals in Freight Brokerage | Episode 283
💰 Back Office Basics for Freight Brokers In this episode of Freight 360, Benjamin and Stephen break down the back-office fundamentals that keep a freight brokerage running smoothly. They get into the nitty-gritty of invoicing, payment processes, and the headaches that come with detention and accessorial fees. Cash flow is king in this business, so […]
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Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later? Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight Why do some brokers […]
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The Freight Life can be Stressful! How do you let off steam?
The freight industry can be a stressful one, Freight Broker Guy likes to hop on X and yell at the TNOOA. How do you let off steam? Dragon Believers Unite! 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 […]
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EXPERT Sales Strategist with 10 Years Experience Shares Top Tips
Ben Kowalski shares his advice on the number one way to prospect shippers, win more freight, and close more deals as a freight broker. 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 – […]
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We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282
You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X – we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we’ve been waiting a long time to do […]
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We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282
You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X – we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we’ve been waiting a long time to do […]
By Freight 360
Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later? Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight Why do some brokers […]
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Freight Accidents, Broker Tools, & More Q&A | Final Mile 81
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Handling Accidents on Your Loads – What to do when an accident happens involving one of your shipments. 🖥️ Essential Software for a New Brokerage – What’s worth the investment and where you can cut costs when launching your freight brokerage. 📄 […]
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Why Waiting 24 Hours Makes Shipping CHEAPER
Timing matters when moving product. Need it moved today it is going to cost. Can the product wait 24 hours to move? You may get it move cheaper. Listen to Ben Kowalski discuss why. 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! […]
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DAT Freight & Analytics load to truck ratio EXPLAINED
Negotiating rates means understanding supply and demand. How many trucks vs how many loads. Their is not better tool than DAT Freight and Analytics Load to Truck ratio tool. 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 & […]
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How Freight Brokers Quote New Shippers | Episode 281
🎙 Mastering Freight Rates & Market Trends Unlock the keys to freight success in this episode! We break down essential strategies for quoting, negotiating, and navigating market shifts in logistics. 🔹 Freight Rate Negotiations – Tips to master the art of pricing and securing the best deals.🔹 Trucking Capacity & Market Trends – How to […]
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