The Final Mile #22: How to Open a Cold Call
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How to start a cold call What to do if a load is stolen How to find out of a load is double brokered Our thoughts on the TQL “raid” by FMCSA Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get […]
Episode 222: Cargo Theft & Hostage Loads (with Sal Marino and Keith Lewis of CargoNet)
On this episode, we’re joined by Sal Marino and Keith Lewis of CargoNet to discuss cargo theft and hostage loads. You’ll learn some wild stats and get tips on what to do if this happens to you. 0:00 Intro 3:25 Sports & News 14:00 Main Episode Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics […]
The Final Mile #21: International & Bonded Shipments
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Email Campaigns AR and AP Bonded Shipments Adding Drivers to my Broker Authority? International Auto Hauling Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers DAT Express – Brokers Truckers […]
Episode 221: Produce Season in FL, TX, & AZ (with Jef Lair of Produce Blue Book)
On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Lair from Produce Blue Book as we explore the current and upcoming produce markets in Florida, Texas, and Arizona. 0:00 Intro 3:35 Sports & News 12:00 Main Episode Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers […]
Episode 220: Freight Broker Insurance (Round 2 with Cameron Pechia)
We’re talking freight broker insurance with Cameron Pechia on this episode. From general liability to contingent cargo, we break everything down from the newbie level to advanced freight brokers. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers DAT Express – Brokers […]
Episode 219: Peak Season for Freight Brokers
It’s peak season, which means a higher demand for various commodities and tighter capacity in certain markets. This year might not be like previous peak seasons, but we’re still here to talk about the impacts of shipping during the holiday season and recap a little of 2023. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & […]
Episode 218: Freight Broker Prospecting Questions & Follow Ups
For freight brokers, cold calling and prospecting is the key to growing your book of business. You’ve got to know the right questions to ask and how to ask them. Listen in as we cover some great prospecting questions to ask shippers. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off […]
Episode 217: Freight Broker Sales Pitch
What’s the best freight broker sales pitch? There’s a lot of selling points we can use as freight brokers, and we’ve got a full episode breaking them down for you. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers DAT Express – […]
The Final Mile #16 What Is The Best CRM For Freight Brokers?
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: CRMs for freight brokers Freight broker commission percentages Shipping alcohol: Permits by US State Prospecting in-person Using a website and marketing campaign to get customers Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power […]
Episode 216: Using AI to Prevent Fraud (with Satish Maripuri of DAT)
We know that fraud in the freight broker world has reached an all-time high. This week, we’re joined by Satish Maripuri. He is the CEO & President of DAT Freight & Analytics as well as a Group Executive at Roper Technologies. We uncover the recent changes to DAT’s system and some exciting upcoming technology that […]
The Final Mile #15 How to Become a Freight Broker with no Experience
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Winning freight as a veteran-owned business Starting as a freight broker with no experience What to do if a shipper and freight broker tell a motor carrier different instructions How to identify a freight broker’s surety bond company Dispatcher acts as a freight […]
Episode 215: Developing Your Carrier Network
It takes more than just getting shippers to be a successful freight broker. Building a strong carrier network makes the best freight brokers succeed. In this episode, we’ll give you some actionable tips that will help you build and refine your carrier network. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Services DAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% […]
