New Freight Broker Mistakes & More Q&A | Final Mile 83
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Dispatching Trucks from Abroad – Challenges and considerations for carriers managing operations remotely.Carrier Perspective on Rates – The push for higher rates and the costs carriers must cover.Onboarding Challenges – What happens when a carrier isn’t set up late in the day?New Broker Mistakes – […]
Back Office Fundamentals in Freight Brokerage | Episode 283
💰 Back Office Basics for Freight Brokers In this episode of Freight 360, Benjamin and Stephen break down the back-office fundamentals that keep a freight brokerage running smoothly. They get into the nitty-gritty of invoicing, payment processes, and the headaches that come with detention and accessorial fees. Cash flow is king in this business, so […]
Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82
Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later? Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight Why do some brokers […]
We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282
You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X – we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we’ve been waiting a long time to do […]
Freight Accidents, Broker Tools, & More Q&A | Final Mile 81
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Handling Accidents on Your Loads – What to do when an accident happens involving one of your shipments. 🖥️ Essential Software for a New Brokerage – What’s worth the investment and where you can cut costs when launching your freight brokerage. 📄 […]
How Freight Brokers Quote New Shippers | Episode 281
🎙 Mastering Freight Rates & Market Trends Unlock the keys to freight success in this episode! We break down essential strategies for quoting, negotiating, and navigating market shifts in logistics. 🔹 Freight Rate Negotiations – Tips to master the art of pricing and securing the best deals.🔹 Trucking Capacity & Market Trends – How to […]
Dispatcher Pay, New Broker Tips, & Produce Claims | Final Mile 80
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💰 Dispatcher Fees – How much should you pay per load or per week for tracking and tracing? 🎯 Lessons for New Brokers – The one piece of advice industry veterans wish they had when starting. 🚛 Broker vs. Carrier Load Dumping – […]
How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
🎙️ Freight, Trade & Touchdowns Freight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load. Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions. NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance. LTL Changes – Updates […]
Low Rates, Claims, & More Q&A | Final Mile 79
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Working as a Freight Broker as a Foreigner Low Rates Explained Freight Claims with a Co-Broker Arrangement Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power […]
Sales Pipeline Management & Follow Up | Episode 279
We recently talked about prospecting and lead generation, but how do you follow up with a shipper? What do you say? When should you follow up? These are common questions and we’re breaking this down in detail on this second episode in a series on freight broker prospecting. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free […]
Taxes, Carrier Partnerships, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 78
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Freight Broker Taxes Building a Carrier Network Broker Transparency Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope – Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics – Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power – Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express – […]
Freight Broker Sales 101 | Episode 278
🎙️ Master Freight Sales with Confidence Ready to exceed your shippers’ expectations? In this episode of Freight360, we share essential strategies to elevate your freight sales game. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: Smart Sales Strategies: Balance price, service, and quality while identifying ideal customers. Cold Calling Confidence: Overcome nerves, build trust, and close deals with ease. […]
