Trucking’s Death Spiral: Safety, Wages, and Foreign Labor | Episode 311
Veteran trucker Gord Magill joins the podcast to dismantle the “driver shortage” myth. He exposes how cheap labor schemes, like Nebraska recruiting Kenyan drivers, fuel exploitation while rates stay low and safety violations rise. Gord on X: https://x.com/GordMagill/ Gord’s Substack: https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/ Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% […]
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DIVIDED WE FALL – Addressing the Riff Between Brokers & Carriers
Justin Martin joins Freight 360 to talk about the issues plaguing the trucking industry. As a former driver of 15 years and an active personality in the supply chain conversation, Justin gives us a unique insight to the problems around CDL Scams, Chameleon Carriers, and the influence of today’s fraud on the overall market. Support […]
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Is Trucking’s High Trust System Under Threat?
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The Scam Economy of Freight (with Justin Martin) | Episode 310
The trucking industry is being rocked by fraud schemes that threaten honest brokers, carriers, and shippers. In this episode, Justin Martin (SuperTrucker) exposes tactics like ELD tampering, stolen trailers, and “chameleon carriers” that exploit loopholes and undercut legitimate businesses. He shares red flags to spot, why rates remain depressed, and how to protect yourself in […]
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Overcoming Broker Obstacles | Final Mile 110
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Factoring roadblock: New broker stuck on net-30 factoring with no quick pay — is there a workaround? 📞 Building a book: How can a new broker land shippers and sharpen cold-calling strategy? 🏛️ Gov’t freight: Which business certifications actually help brokers win […]
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Trucking’s Hidden Dangers with Danielle Chaffin
This weeks episode of the Freight 360 podcast kicks off the start of our mini series to dig into the fraud and deception surrounding the trucking industry. Danielle Chaffin joins us to kick off the series and you don’t want to miss this. This video exposes concerning evidence regarding Hope Trans, indicating potential risks to […]
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Uncovering the ELD Fraud Crisis (with Danielle Chaffin) | Episode 309
The ELD mandate was supposed to make highways safer, but instead it’s created one of the biggest security and safety risks in trucking. On this episode, Danielle Chaffin exposes how fraudulent ELDs fuel crashes, enable drivers to break hours-of-service rules, and leak sensitive cargo data—putting every family on the road at risk. Support Our Sponsors: […]
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Finding Trucks, Crossing Borders, and Growing Your Customer Base | Final Mile 109
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❓ How do I scale past $10K/month when my current customers are all small? How do I win bigger shippers, and how should my prospecting and pitch change? 🚚 I got a load from a customer — how do I find a truck […]
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Improving Your Sales Skills as a Freight Broker | Episode 308
Top freight sales pros don’t win with flashy pitches or closing tricks—they succeed by truly listening. This episode shows how strategic questioning, genuine curiosity, and overcoming ego-driven barriers create the trust and understanding that drive lasting customer relationships. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first […]
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Why Shippers Need Brokers and How to Handle Load Hostage Situations | Final Mile 108
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚫 How to address customers that ask for quotes but never award you business 🤝 Why shippers use brokers instead of going direct to carriers ⚖️ Breaking down negotiating during a hostage load situation Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT Freight […]
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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 […]
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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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