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 interpret heat maps and spot rate trends.
🔹 Economic Impacts – The effects of steel & aluminum tariffs on supply chains.
🔹 Supply Chain Disruptions – How avian flu is affecting the chicken and egg market.
🔹 Operational Strategies – Avoiding “Fallout Friday” cancellations and sourcing trucks efficiently.

Stay ahead in the logistics game with expert insights and actionable takeaways! 🚛📦

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0:00 Freight 360 Podcast
8:02 Impact of Tariffs on Freight Industry
16:16 Factors Affecting Trucking Capacity and Rates
23:48 Truck Load Dynamics and Negotiations
31:19 Market Conditions and Rate View
40:31 Effective Freight Rate Negotiation Strategies
53:18 Truck Capacity Sourcing and Pricing