Episode 85: 9 Ways Freight Brokers Can Improve Willpower (Part 1)
1:20 – Upcoming stuff5:00 – FreightWaves Article: “Hapag-Lloyd shelling out more than half a billion dollars for containers”9:05 – Motivation and Willpower52:45 – Q&AWhat are the best ways you connect with potential customers?Why is freight quiet when it should be busy given the time of year?I’m a new agent, what tools/training or sites are good […]
Episode 84: Produce Season 101 with Dean Croke from DAT
1:50 – Sports Updates6:15 – Produce Season and Market Update47:10 – Q&A“Is this job offer a scam?…”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: […]
Episode 84: Produce Season 101 with Dean Croke from DAT
1:50 – Sports Updates6:15 – Produce Season and Market Update47:10 – Q&A“Is this job offer a scam?…”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: http://www.truckersedge.com/1959316 Lean Solutions Group: https://www.leangroup.com/ Nate Cross: nate@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/Benjamin Kowalski: benjamin@freight360.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkowalski/Freight 360 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811 Freight 360 Website: […]
Episode 83: What is a Truck Dispatcher vs Broker? (And How to Get Started)
2:00 – Sports Update4:20 – FreightWaves Article8:53 – Dispatching Overview35:40 – Q&A:“Is it required for brokers to take the 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness training?”“What are recommendations for contingent cargo?”“What should I do if a carrier is asking for $1,000 over the posted rate?”FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/south-carolina-ports-breaks-all-time-container-record DAT Article: https://www.dat.com/resources/how-to-become-a-truck-dispatcher Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 […]
Episode 83: What is a Truck Dispatcher vs Broker? (And How to Get Started)
2:00 – Sports Update4:20 – FreightWaves Article8:53 – Dispatching Overview35:40 – Q&A:“Is it required for brokers to take the 2-hour drug and alcohol awareness training?”“What are recommendations for contingent cargo?”“What should I do if a carrier is asking for $1,000 over the posted rate?”FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/south-carolina-ports-breaks-all-time-container-record DAT Article: https://www.dat.com/resources/how-to-become-a-truck-dispatcher Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 […]
Episode 82: Freight Broker Sales & Marketing Tips (with Trey Griggs from Lean)
1:05 – Sports Update9:48 – Sales Tips41:55 – Marketing Tips58:00 – Q&A“How can I price OD loads or find permit costs for OD loads?”“What insurances would be best to get to make a new business seem serious and secure?”“What are the general pros and cons of brokering and what are some helpful tips for a […]
Episode 82: Freight Broker Sales & Marketing Tips (with Trey Griggs from Lean)
1:05 – Sports Update9:48 – Sales Tips41:55 – Marketing Tips58:00 – Q&A“How can I price OD loads or find permit costs for OD loads?”“What insurances would be best to get to make a new business seem serious and secure?”“What are the general pros and cons of brokering and what are some helpful tips for a […]
Episode 81: Using People and Tech to Find Capacity (with Trey Griggs from Lean Solutions Group)
1:25 – Sports Update6:30 – Find capacity by hiring and using technology49:50 – Q&ACarrier: “I arrived at my delivery appt. on time at 7am, but was told my appt. is at 7pm. What do I do?” Broker: “I’m licensed and want to get into the expedite business. Do I need a 2nd MC?”Broker: “With west […]
Episode 81: Using People and Tech to Find Capacity (with Trey Griggs from Lean Solutions Group)
1:25 – Sports Update6:30 – Find capacity by hiring and using technology49:50 – Q&ACarrier: “I arrived at my delivery appt. on time at 7am, but was told my appt. is at 7pm. What do I do?” Broker: “I’m licensed and want to get into the expedite business. Do I need a 2nd MC?”Broker: “With west […]
Episode 80: Put Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke of DAT)
1:10 – Sports Update6:26 – Putting Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke)37:55 – Q&A“Just got my authority, any tips as I get started?”“What is the earliest you would start cold calling in the morning?”“How do I post loads using a spreadsheet of lanes?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: […]
Episode 80: Put Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke of DAT)
1:10 – Sports Update6:26 – Putting Yourself In The Driver’s Seat (with Dean Croke)37:55 – Q&A“Just got my authority, any tips as I get started?”“What is the earliest you would start cold calling in the morning?”“How do I post loads using a spreadsheet of lanes?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: […]
Episode 79: Getting Capacity In A Tight Market (with T.J. Knudson from Circle Logistics)
1:15 – TJ Knudson Intro and Carrier Discussion11:30 – Sports Update16:00 – Carrier Capacity43:22 – Q&A“What are some tips on drayage moves? I’m new to it.”“What are my load board options in Canada?”“Are non-competes enforceable during the pandemic?”Free Month of DAT Power: http://www.dat.com/power/1959316 Free Month of DAT Express: http://www.dat.com/express/1959316 Free Month of DAT Truckers Edge: […]
