Securing Your Freight: Insurance, Theft Prevention, and Broker Best Practices | Final Mile 100
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: “What insurance coverage does a freight broker actually need—Contingent Cargo, General Liability, or both?” “Two friends had loads stolen due to email hacks—how can brokers prevent this type of fraud?” “Should brokers call a driver before booking, or is email confirmation enough?” Support […]
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Our Best Freight Brokerage Advice | Episode 300
We’re celebrating 300 episodes by sharing the most valuable lessons we’ve learned in building a successful freight brokerage. From finding your niche and qualifying leads to building strong carrier relationships and tracking profit—not just revenue—this episode is packed with time-tested strategies. Whether you’re new or seasoned, these fundamentals will help you grow smarter and stronger […]
By Freight 360
Our Best Freight Brokerage Advice | Episode 300
We’re celebrating 300 episodes by sharing the most valuable lessons we’ve learned in building a successful freight brokerage. From finding your niche and qualifying leads to building strong carrier relationships and tracking profit—not just revenue—this episode is packed with time-tested strategies. Whether you’re new or seasoned, these fundamentals will help you grow smarter and stronger […]
By Freight 360
Software, LTL, & Low Rates | Final Mile 99
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 📦 Recommended freight broker software tools to manage rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, and invoices. 🚚 Strategies for pricing and moving LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipments. 🥔 What to do when shippers underpay: Can brokers ask for more money without damaging relationships? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: […]
By Freight 360
Software, LTL, & Low Rates | Final Mile 99
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 📦 Recommended freight broker software tools to manage rate confirmations, BOLs, PODs, and invoices. 🚚 Strategies for pricing and moving LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipments. 🥔 What to do when shippers underpay: Can brokers ask for more money without damaging relationships? Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – […]
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Moving DoD Freight | Episode 299
Military logistics is one of the most complex and overlooked areas in transportation. In this episode, we break down how moving freight for the Department of Defense really works—from navigating organizations like SDDC, to managing tight timelines, limited carrier capacity, and high-stakes coordination. You’ll also hear firsthand stories and relationship-building tips that can help brokers […]
By Freight 360
Moving DoD Freight | Episode 299
Military logistics is one of the most complex and overlooked areas in transportation. In this episode, we break down how moving freight for the Department of Defense really works—from navigating organizations like SDDC, to managing tight timelines, limited carrier capacity, and high-stakes coordination. You’ll also hear firsthand stories and relationship-building tips that can help brokers […]
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Export Rail, Cross-Border Hay, and Load Cancellations | Final Mile 98
Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚆 Export & Domestic Rail Freight – How can brokers source both export and domestic rail freight? 🍁 Moving Hay from Canada to the U.S. – If you’re brokering freight like hay from Canada to the U.S., can you handle customs clearance yourself—or […]
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Export Rail, Cross-Border Hay, and Load Cancellations | Final Mile 98
Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚆 Export & Domestic Rail Freight – How can brokers source both export and domestic rail freight? 🍁 Moving Hay from Canada to the U.S. – If you’re brokering freight like hay from Canada to the U.S., can you handle customs clearance yourself—or […]
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Tech in Freight Brokerage | Episode 298
Benjamin and Stephen dive into how technology is changing freight brokerage in this episode of Freight 360: -Using TMS and automation to boost efficiency -Helping small brokerages adopt and improve tech -Avoiding the hype and making sure systems actually work Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: https://levity.ai/ DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off […]
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Tech in Freight Brokerage | Episode 298
Benjamin and Stephen dive into how technology is changing freight brokerage in this episode of Freight 360: Using TMS and automation to boost efficiency Helping small brokerages adopt and improve tech Avoiding the hype and making sure systems actually work Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics […]
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Insurance, Sourcing Freight, and Objections | Final Mile 97
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ✅ Insurance and surety bond requirements for starting a freight brokerage in Florida 📦 How brokers find loads and the role of load boards vs. direct shippers 🚫 Handling the “we only work with asset-based carriers” objection Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope: https://quikskope.com/ Levity: […]
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