The Hidden Risks of Running a Freight Brokerage | Episode 287
Profits can vanish fast when brokers cut corners. Nate kicks things off with a wild National Guard story from inside New York prisons, then we dive into real-life brokerage disasters: a $50K trailer fail, insurance loopholes that killed claims, and a rejected tanker load no one wants to touch. If you’re in freight, these lessons […]
Top Logistics Professional Shares SECRET to Efficient Freight Movement with Staged Trailers
Nate Cross and Ben Kowalski of freight 360 talk staging trailers and using power only drivers to drive efficiency and reduce costs with their shippers freight. 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 […]
The Hidden Risks of Running a Freight Brokerage | Episode 287
Profits can vanish fast when brokers cut corners. Nate kicks things off with a wild National Guard story from inside New York prisons, then we dive into real-life brokerage disasters: a $50K trailer fail, insurance loopholes that killed claims, and a rejected tanker load no one wants to touch. If you’re in freight, these lessons […]
Cold Calling Tactics | Final Mile 87
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 📞 What does “100 calls per day” really mean—total dials or the number of companies contacted? 🚫 Is there a way to get more customers without cold calling? What can a new broker do after struggling with outreach? 💸 When does a shipper […]
Breaking Into Freight Brokerage: Essential Q&A for Success | Final Mile 86
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Does Your Business Name Matter? – Should you change “Transportation” to “Logistics” when you become a broker? Cold Calling 101 – How to approach shippers as a new broker and what your outreach should sound like. Finding Carriers When You’re New – Strategies […]
Freight 360 Live: Maximizing DAT Tools for Brokers | Episode 286
Get 10% off a Year of DAT: Click Here 🔹 DAT Features – Explore qualification settings, company profiles, and market insights.📊 Leveraging Data Analytics – Use tools like Benchmark & LaneMakers to optimize operations.📈 Navigating Market Shifts – Learn how seasonal changes impact capacity and pricing.💰 Boosting Profitability – Improve decision-making with real-time carrier performance […]
Freight 360 Live: Maximizing DAT Tools for Brokers | Episode 286
Get 10% off a Year of DAT: https://www.dat.com/power/1959316 🔹 DAT Features – Explore qualification settings, company profiles, and market insights. 📊 Leveraging Data Analytics – Use tools like Benchmark & LaneMakers to optimize operations. 📈 Navigating Market Shifts – Learn how seasonal changes impact capacity and pricing. 💰 Boosting Profitability – Improve decision-making with real-time […]
Breaking Into Freight Brokerage: Essential Q&A for Success | Final Mile 86
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Does Your Business Name Matter? – Should you change “Transportation” to “Logistics” when you become a broker? Cold Calling 101 – How to approach shippers as a new broker and what your outreach should sound like. Finding Carriers When You’re New – Strategies […]
Getting New Customers & More Q&A | Final Mile 85
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Prospecting as a New Broker – Key advice for getting started and landing shippers. Using the BOL for Leads – How to leverage Bills of Lading to start conversations. Building Carrier Trust – Overcoming factoring issues and earning credibility. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a […]
PREVIEW: Live Freight 360 with DAT
We’re doing a live podcast this Thursday with @datfreight to help show you the best ways to maximize your tools to increase your profits and carrier network. Make sure to join us on LinkedIn or YouTube this week, March 20th at 2pm EST. You can interact and ask questions if you watch live, otherwise it […]
PREVIEW: Live Freight 360 with DAT
We’re doing a live podcast this Thursday with DAT to help show you the best ways to maximize your tools to increase your profits and carrier network. Make sure to join us on LinkedIn or YouTube this week, March 20th at 2pm EST. You can interact and ask questions if you watch live, otherwise it […]
@datfreight join us for a Live Event on March 20th!
Curious about DAT’s load boards? Get a preview of what we’ll cover at our live event on March 20th at 2pm ET. Subscribe now! Link to the live event https://www.youtube.com/live/4awDX7L5TDI?si=WBpHA8jU3mR3igAV 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 […]