Becoming a Broker, Detention Fees, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 76

Stephen Ruhe & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners?
Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load?
Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL?
Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers?
Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after 2-hour delays.
Low Rates: Why accept $350 loads from FL to Atlanta?

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