Freight Broker Cold Calling: Why the top brokers ditch the script
Every shipper and every client operates in a different way. Here’s an insight into the art of cold calling in freight brokerage.
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Cold Emailing in Freight Brokerage – Freight 360
Cold emails are unsolicited messages sent to prospects who have not previously expressed interest in your services. Learn the pros and cons of cold emails.
How to Succeed as a Freight Broker in the Produce Industry
By connecting shippers with carriers, freight brokers serve as the crucial link that ensures smooth operations in transporting various commodities. Learn about the produce transportation.
Episode 205: Shipping & Prospecting Meat Companies
In this episode of Freight 360, the focus is on meat. Join us as we chat with Stephen Ruhe, a freight broker at TMX Logitran and regular contributor to Freight 360, as we delve into the intricacies of shipping meat products. Whether it’s prospecting or understanding operational nuances, this episode is a must-listen if you’re […]
Episode 205: Shipping & Prospecting Meat Companies
In this episode of Freight 360, the focus is on meat. Join us as we chat with Stephen Ruhe, a freight broker at TMX Logitran and regular contributor to Freight 360, as we delve into the intricacies of shipping meat products. Whether it’s prospecting or understanding operational nuances, this episode is a must-listen if you’re […]
The Final Mile #4 Dispatchers, Prospecting, & More
Thor: “What kind of authority, if any, is needed to become an independent dispatcher?”Jacqueline: “How do I become a dispatcher?”Jason: “There’s an issue in the expedite industry with unlicensed sprinter van owners making non-binding agreements with brokers, leaving them unprotected. This widespread practice, especially in the Bosnian and Russian communities, seems unpunished and affects competition. […]
The Final Mile #4 Dispatchers, Prospecting, & More
Thor: “What kind of authority, if any, is needed to become an independent dispatcher?”Jacqueline: “How do I become a dispatcher?”Jason: “There’s an issue in the expedite industry with unlicensed sprinter van owners making non-binding agreements with brokers, leaving them unprotected. This widespread practice, especially in the Bosnian and Russian communities, seems unpunished and affects competition. […]
What is it Like to Be a Freight Agent?
A freight agent is an independent contractor operating under a licensed freight broker, with no need for special licenses or certifications.
How to Market a Freight Brokerage in 2023
In this blog, we look at the importance of marketing in the freight brokerage business in 2023, highlighting the most successful marketing strategies.
The Final Mile #2 “How Do I Quote an RFP?”
“As a new broker, what is the best CRM to use?”“I’ve been getting mixed guidance regarding the FMCSA guidance that came out in November 2022 and revised in June 2023 indicating that independent dispatchers that work for multiple motor carriers are now considered to be a broker. Is this correct?”“I would like a sales script […]