The Hidden Risks of Running a Freight Brokerage | Episode 287

Profits can vanish fast when brokers cut corners. Nate kicks things off with a wild National Guard story from inside New York prisons, then we dive into real-life brokerage disasters: a $50K trailer fail, insurance loopholes that killed claims, and a rejected tanker load no one wants to touch. If you’re in freight, these lessons could save your business.

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0:58 Welcome and Show Introduction
2:37 Nate’s National Guard Prison Mission
11:10 Contract Negotiations and Market Balance
14:58 Sports Updates and Political Discussion
28:03 The $50,000 Trailer Rental Mistake
38:58 Insurance Verification Warning
55:21 Messy Claims: Trailer Recovery Issues
57:49 FOB Origin Tanker Claim Complications