The Final Mile #10 Why Are Shippers Getting Mad?
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Getting customers for a cross dock company How much money you need to start a freight brokerage Overcoming cold calling hurdles Finding a chassis for drayage Locating partial carriers Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get a Free Month […]
Episode 211: Selling as a Freight Broker vs. as a Motor Carrier
What’s the difference between selling freight shipping services as a freight broker versus as a motor carrier? There’s pros and cons to each, and we’re breaking down the similarities and differences in each entity in this week’s episode. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get a Free Month DAT Power – […]
Episode 211: Selling as a Freight Broker vs. as a Motor Carrier
What’s the difference between selling freight shipping services as a freight broker versus as a motor carrier? There’s pros and cons to each, and we’re breaking down the similarities and differences in each entity in this week’s episode. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get a Free Month DAT Power – […]
The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker
Paula: “How do I find the correct specs for a John Deere tractor?” Alexis: “Should I use business cards and flyers? If so, what do you have on them?” Devorous: “If I get my own truck and authority, will brokers realistically work with me?” Adam: “After driving for 10 years, I’m considering the broker side […]
The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker
Paula: “How do I find the correct specs for a John Deere tractor?” Alexis: “Should I use business cards and flyers? If so, what do you have on them?” Devorous: “If I get my own truck and authority, will brokers realistically work with me?” Adam: “After driving for 10 years, I’m considering the broker side […]
Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)
Join us as we talk with Jeff Lair from Produce Bluebook in a discussion about the seasonality of pumpkins and apples as well as prospecting tips for freight brokers when working with seasonal commodities. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Main Episode Part 1 13:10 Sports 14:20 Main Episode Part 2 Freight Broker Basics Course Recommended Products & […]
Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)
Join us as we talk with Jeff Lair from Produce Bluebook in a discussion about the seasonality of pumpkins and apples as well as prospecting tips for freight brokers when working with seasonal commodities. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Main Episode Part 1 13:10 Sports 14:20 Main Episode Part 2 Freight Broker Basics Course Recommended Products & […]
The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More
David: “How can I get into the dispatching side of the business?” Chris: As a broker, how do you go about finding consistent customers?” Gabriela: I’m thinking about hiring a driver for my company, how should I pay them? Is it per mile, a percentage, per hour?” Prince: “Can I get help with industry standard […]
The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More
David: “How can I get into the dispatching side of the business?” Chris: As a broker, how do you go about finding consistent customers?” Gabriela: I’m thinking about hiring a driver for my company, how should I pay them? Is it per mile, a percentage, per hour?” Prince: “Can I get help with industry standard […]
Episode 209: A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker
What does a freight broker do? How do they start and end each day, and what happens throughout that day? We’re taking you through a day in the life of a freight broker in this episode! Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get a Free Month DAT Power – Brokers & […]
Episode 209: A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker
What does a freight broker do? How do they start and end each day, and what happens throughout that day? We’re taking you through a day in the life of a freight broker in this episode! Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get a Free Month DAT Power – Brokers & […]
The Final Mile #8 How to Handle a 1 Pick, 10 Drop Load
Irene: “Do you need a TMS when you start as a freight broker?” Sayge: How would you rate a 1 pick 10 drop reefer load?” “My non-compete is up next month, where do I go from here if I want to be 1099?” “Looking to transition from a small fleet owner to a broker, what […]
