Blind Shipments Explained & More Listener Q&A | Final Mile 149
🚛 Best load board for dry vans?📸 Share freight details before booking?👀 Blind shipments: scam or legit? Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One – Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click […]
How To Scale A Brokerage With SOPs, Outsourcing, And Applied AI | Episode 341
Your brokerage doesn’t need more shiny tools. It needs systems that actually match the reality of freight operations. In this episode with the Togo crew, we break down why so many logistics AI tools fail, what automation actually works for brokers, and how SOPs, process mapping, and smarter staffing can help teams scale without sacrificing […]
How To Price RFP Freight When The Market Flips & More Q&A | Episode 337
Freight markets flip fast—one week you’re competitive, the next you’re underwater—so we break down how to price RFP and contract freight, manage risk, and avoid paper rates. We also cover tracking tech that actually works, plus the realities of being a 1099 agent and what separates brokers who thrive from those who burn out. Support […]
How Tight Capacity, Changing Rules, And Smarter Vetting Is Reshaping Freight Brokerage | Episode 332
Freight is tightening for real reasons as enforcement and compliance crackdowns pull trucks out of circulation and spot rates start outrunning contract freight. We talk about balancing strong carrier vetting with practical flexibility, and why automation still needs human judgment when capacity gets tight. We also break down how to reset shipper pricing using real […]
Should You Be A Freight Broker In 2026? | Episode 331
We weigh whether 2026 is the right time to start or double down on a freight brokerage, then map the forces moving the market: rising spot rates, falling volumes, and compliance crackdowns that are shrinking capacity. We dig into fraud tactics, why over‑automation backfires, and how small daily habits turn volatility into opportunity. • rising […]
Hiring An Agent Or Growing Solo | Final Mile 130
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Should a solo broker hire an agent? 🆕 When would you use new carriers? 💳 How to build brokerage credit fast? Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT […]
How Smart Freight Brokers Turn Follow-Ups Into Revenue | Episode 330
Cold calls get attention, but follow-up is where deals are won. We break down a simple, repeatable system to turn first touches into trusted shipper relationships using sharp recaps, smart timing, and notes that make every call build on the last. We cover how to log key personal and operational details in your CRM, set […]
Motor Carrier Insurance & More Q&A | Final Mile 129
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Can shippers use load boards? 📝 Any autos vs scheduled autos COI? 📦 Claim filed 2 weeks post-delivery? Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT One – Brokers […]
Freight Market Turning Point (with Dean Croke from DAT) | Episode 329
In this episode of the Freight 360 podcast, hosts Nate Cross and Ben Kowalski discuss the current state of the freight market with Dean Croke from DAT. They explore recent trends, regulatory changes affecting the industry, and safety concerns on the road. The conversation highlights the impact of enforcement on carrier attrition and the upcoming […]
How Many Cold Call Should New Freight Brokers Make? | Final Mile 128
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❄️ Why post undeliverable loads during lingering winter storms? 🚚 Are vans or reefers rejected due to age? 📞 What activity and call expectations exist at large brokerages? Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: […]
Prospecting New Shippers Without The Pressure | Episode 328
Your rate isn’t your edge—your communication is: we teach a pressure-free prospecting system that starts with real shipper problems, builds trust early, and works when storms, tight capacity, and chaos hit. You’ll learn how to call with relevance (not price), tune delivery and silence, handle “not onboarding,” pivot by season/equipment, and use tools like DAT […]
Tips for New Freight Brokers | Final Mile 127
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ???? Tax tips for brokers? ???? Where do you get sample rate cons? ???? What TMS auto-creates rate cons/forms? ???? What broker forms do you keep? ???? How do you vet carriers? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: […]
