Rate Transparency CFR 371.3(c)

Let’s Talk About CFR 371.3(c) and Why It’s Time for a Refresh

So, here’s the deal with CFR 371.3(c): it’s like a rate transparency appeal for the freight brokering world. It mandates that brokers keep a record of the rates negotiated in their deals and share these details with the carriers and shippers if they ask.

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Hours of Service

Mastering FMCSA Hours of Service: A Freight Broker’s Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

In the world of freight brokerage, knowledge is power—and when it comes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, it’s also the foundation of safety, compliance, and operational success. These regulations are designed to combat driver fatigue, a leading cause of accidents in the transportation industry. For freight brokers, […]

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Elevate Your Sales Strategy

Elevate Your Sales Strategy with These Proven Techniques | Freight 360

The two highest paid positions in the US are business owners and top sales performers. Ever wonder if you have what it takes to start your own business? Or thought about what your life would look like if you had the ability to make more money? In this blog, we’ll give you two sales strategies […]

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Vetting Motor Carriers

Vetting Motor Carriers: A Freight Broker’s Guide

As freight brokers, we are the link between our customers and the transit of their goods. Properly vetting motor carriers is a critical responsibility and we walk you through the steps.

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Mastering Cold Calls: Unveiling the Secrets to Atomic Habits

What is the most effective method to develop the habit of making daily cold calls? We will explore a strategy from the best-selling book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, guide you through the study that inspired this idea, and demonstrate how to implement similar steps to foster better habits for increasing sales calls. If you’re […]

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Advanced Strategies for Prospecting Shippers

In the world of freight brokering, the ability to effectively prospect and secure new shippers is crucial to your success. This requires a nuanced understanding of the market, a strategic approach to outreach, and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Here, we’ll dig deeper into advanced strategies that can elevate your prospecting efforts and result […]

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Motor Carrier

Essential Guide: Verifying Motor Carrier Insurance for Freight Brokers

To sum up, as a freight broker, it’s your responsibility to thoroughly understand and verify the insurance coverage of the motor carriers you work with. Paying close attention to the type of auto liability coverage, especially the ‘Scheduled Autos’ section, is crucial. This due diligence not only protects your business but also upholds the safety and reliability standards of the industry. Remember, an informed and proactive freight broker is a smart freight broker, and that’s one way to set yourself apart from your competition.

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What is a Freight Broker

What is a Freight Broker?

In this blog we will help you understand what is a freight broker and why freight brokers are necessary in the supply chai

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10 Rules to 10X Your Lead Generation with Cold Emails

This blog is going to layout ten rules to amplify lead generation with your cold email outreach. By the end of this blog you will be equipped to refine your cold email approach from a broad strategy to a targeted one. 10 Proven Rules to Multiply Your Lead Generation Tenfold with Cold Emails. This week’s […]

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Why Does a Motor Carrier Open a Freight Brokerage?

Why does a motor carrier open a freight brokerage? Many carriers establish a brokerage to earn the margins charged by freight brokers and to minimize or eliminate their reliance on them. However, this is not the primary reason shippers choose to work with brokers. This misconception leads many carriers to open brokerages that struggle to […]

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