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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

Starting Out: Wait 3-6 months with MC/US DOT before prospecting?
ELD Tracking: DAT vs. Trucker Tools for brokers.
Reefer Temps: Use to stand out from competition?
Payment Issues: Broker owes, 60 claims against bond—what to do?
Lumper Fees: Why are carriers charged EFS check fees?

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1. Freight Broker Authority and Tracking Integration (00:00:00)

2. Carrier Fees for Lumper Services (00:09:13)

3. Change in Habits for New Year (00:15:12)

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New Brokers, ELD Tracking, Lumper Fees & More | Final Mile 76

Freight 360

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

Starting Out: Wait 3-6 months with MC/US DOT before prospecting?
ELD Tracking: DAT vs. Trucker Tools for brokers.
Reefer Temps: Use to stand out from competition?
Payment Issues: Broker owes, 60 claims against bond—what to do?
Lumper Fees: Why are carriers charged EFS check fees?

פרקים

1. Freight Broker Authority and Tracking Integration (00:00:00)

2. Carrier Fees for Lumper Services (00:09:13)

3. Change in Habits for New Year (00:15:12)

345 פרקים

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Breaking Down the Freight Broker Role | Episode 285 1:01:27

לפני 3 ימים1:01:27

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Benjamin and Stephen break down the many roles in freight brokerage, from freight agents to carrier sales reps, and the challenges of customer acquisition. They dive into market trends, tariffs, cargo theft, and cyber scams, highlighting the need for clearer job titles and stronger fraud enforcement. Plus, they discuss AI’s impact on logistics and the challenges of economic uncertainty in this high-stakes industry. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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TONUs, Freight Rates, & More Q&A | Final Mile 84 38:28

לפני 6 ימים38:28

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TONU Fees & Cancellations – Is it reasonable to charge a 24-hour cancellation fee on shipments? (Sounds like a TONU question.) Trucking Cost Per Mile – What’s the industry average for a trucking company? Comparing $1.80 vs. $2.07 per mile. Freight Broker vs. Sales Jobs – How does being a freight broker compare to other sales roles? Career Moves in Logistics – After two years in freight brokerage, what’s next? What was your next job after brokering? Is there a path in logistics beyond traditional brokerage? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Trump Tariffs & Cross-Border Freight (with Dean Croke of DAT) | Episode 284 56:23

לפני 12 ימים56:23

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Ben and Dean break down recent US-Canada tariff changes, covering their impact on freight volumes, rates, and carrier challenges. Dean shares insights on operating costs, a possible freight recession, and long-term trade policy effects. They also discuss market volatility, strategies for navigating tough conditions, and the importance of strong partnerships. The episode wraps up with predictions for future trends and advice on staying adaptable in a shifting market. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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New Freight Broker Mistakes & More Q&A | Final Mile 83 25:41

לפני 13 ימים25:41

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Dispatching Trucks from Abroad – Challenges and considerations for carriers managing operations remotely. Carrier Perspective on Rates – The push for higher rates and the costs carriers must cover. Onboarding Challenges – What happens when a carrier isn’t set up late in the day? New Broker Mistakes – Common pitfalls when booking the first load and how to avoid them. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Back Office Fundamentals in Freight Brokerage | Episode 283 1:01:53

לפני 17 ימים1:01:53

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💰 Back Office Basics for Freight Brokers In this episode of Freight 360, Benjamin and Stephen break down the back-office fundamentals that keep a freight brokerage running smoothly. They get into the nitty-gritty of invoicing, payment processes, and the headaches that come with detention and accessorial fees. Cash flow is king in this business, so they talk about how to keep it moving, streamline operations, and avoid payment delays. They also dive into rescheduling fees, why solid communication is a game-changer in logistics, and how a good TMS can make or break efficiency. Mastering back-office ops isn’t just paperwork—it’s the key to running a profitable freight brokerage. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82 27:24

לפני 20 ימים27:24

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later? Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight Why do some brokers refuse to work with dispatch services? Dispatch services vs. family members – what’s the difference when representing a carrier? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282 1:04:32

לפני 24 ימים1:04:32

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You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X - we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we've been waiting a long time to do it! Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Freight Accidents, Broker Tools, & More Q&A | Final Mile 81 18:38

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Handling Accidents on Your Loads – What to do when an accident happens involving one of your shipments. 🖥️ Essential Software for a New Brokerage – What’s worth the investment and where you can cut costs when launching your freight brokerage. 📄 Brokers & BOLs – Do customers expect brokers to generate their own Bills of Lading (BOLs)? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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How Freight Brokers Quote New Shippers | Episode 281 1:03:33

לפני 4 weeks1:03:33

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🎙 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! 🚛📦 Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Dispatcher Pay, New Broker Tips, & Produce Claims | Final Mile 80 22:52

לפני 5 weeks22:52

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💰 Dispatcher Fees – How much should you pay per load or per week for tracking and tracing? 🎯 Lessons for New Brokers – The one piece of advice industry veterans wish they had when starting. 🚛 Broker vs. Carrier Load Dumping – Why brokers sometimes tell carriers to dump late-arriving produce and what to do about it. 📑 Customer Onboarding Timeline – How long should contracts, credit checks, and insurance verification take? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280 58:16

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Low Rates, Claims, & More Q&A | Final Mile 79 18:09

לפני 6 weeks18:09

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Working as a Freight Broker as a Foreigner Low Rates Explained Freight Claims with a Co-Broker Arrangement Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Sales Pipeline Management & Follow Up | Episode 279 1:05:37

לפני 6 weeks1:05:37

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We recently talked about prospecting and lead generation, but how do you follow up with a shipper? What do you say? When should you follow up? These are common questions and we're breaking this down in detail on this second episode in a series on freight broker prospecting. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Taxes, Carrier Partnerships, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 78 18:12

לפני 7 weeks18:12

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Freight Broker Taxes Building a Carrier Network Broker Transparency Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Freight Broker Sales 101 | Episode 278 51:01

לפני 7 weeks51:01

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🎙️ Master Freight Sales with Confidence Ready to exceed your shippers' expectations? In this episode of Freight360 , we share essential strategies to elevate your freight sales game. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: Smart Sales Strategies : Balance price, service, and quality while identifying ideal customers. Cold Calling Confidence : Overcome nerves, build trust, and close deals with ease. Actionable Insights : Leverage market data to enhance your sales approach. Gain the tools to connect authentically and make every sales call count. Tune in now! Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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