Latest Freight broker Podcast Episodes
Do Motor Carriers Need Freight Brokers? | Final Mile #43
Freight 360 - May 14, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: International Shipments for Freight Brokers Do Carriers Need Freight Brokers? Cold Calling Success Rates Hot Shot Shipping Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Blueboo...
Shipping Cauliflower, Peaches, & Pears (with Jeff Lair) | Episode 243
Freight 360 - May 10, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn this episode of our podcast, Jeff Lair from Produce Blue Book returns for an appearance to offer his expert insights into the produce supply chain, focusing on the seasonal nuances of commodities like broccoli, peaches, and pears. We dive into the impact of AI and provide a detailed analysis...
Finding Shippers, Insurance Insights, and Broker Training | Final Mile #42
Freight 360 - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How to find shippers Insurance for excluded commodities Freight broker education Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analyt...
Sales Funnel Management for Freight Brokers | Episode 242
Freight 360 - May 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn our latest podcast episode, we dig into key insights for freight brokers navigating the complex landscape of sales funnels. We explore market trends, sales strategies, and client relationship management, starting with a deep dive into factors that impact freight rates and strategies to remain...
Non-competes & Freight Broker Financial Liability | Final Mile #41
Freight 360 - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Non-compete ruling by the FTC Collecting freight documents after delivery Financial liability for W2 freight brokers Becoming a freight agent Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity:...
How Freight Brokers Negotiate in a Down Market | Episode 241
Freight 360 - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsJoin us on a podcast journey as we explore the intersection of success in sports and business, starting with a look at Scottie Scheffler's rise in golf, emphasizing his life philosophy of prioritizing faith and family. We then apply his balanced approach to the freight industry, discussing how m...
How to Talk to Shippers | Final Mile #40
Freight 360 - April 23, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How Rates Are Set Prospecting and Talking to Shippers Building Carrier Relationships Using LinkedIn Freight Broker CRMs Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook ...
How to Leverage Co-Broker Agreements in Freight | Episode 240
Freight 360 - April 19, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn this episode, we look into the freight industry's complexities, clarifying the terms co-brokering and double brokering, while exploring their market impacts and discussing the broader dynamics, including a critical look at industry leaders and a playful analysis of conspiracy theories followi...
Freight Broker Reading List, Insurance, Tanker Transport & Small Shipments | Final Mile #39
Freight 360 - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Books for Freight Brokers Freight Broker Insurance Policies Questions for Tanker Loads Moving Small Shipments Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: C...
What Does a Freight Broker Do in a Week? | Episode 239
Freight 360 - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsDive into the life of a freight broker, where orchestrating daily tasks and strategizing becomes an art, akin to conducting an orchestra. We'll explore everything from the nuances of starting a brokerage and leveraging an early bird approach for success, to the excitement of merging logistics pa...
Load Posting, Carrier Vetting, and Co-Brokering in Freight Brokering | Final Mile #38
Freight 360 - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Posting a Load on Loadboards Tracking Software Co-brokering Carrier Vetting Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics ...
Building Customer Relationships in Freight Brokerage | Episode 238
Freight 360 - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsEver found yourself wondering how to spin an Easter egg hunt tale into a lesson on customer relationships? Join us on Freight 360 where we transition from recounting personal Easter anecdotes to the strategies that underpin successful freight brokerage businesses. Amid tales of family fun and ba...
TONU Fees, Quick Quoting, and Specialized Freight Solutions
Freight 360 - April 02, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TONUs How fast to quote Specialized trailers HazMat training Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off y...
Quoting & Spot Freight | Episode 237
Freight 360 - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsEver wondered how a freight broker navigates the choppy waters of rate negotiation and relationship building? Buckle up as we take you through the ins and outs of freight brokerage, starting with the bedrock principles that every professional, rookie or veteran, should know. Embark on a journey ...
New Carriers, Canadian Freight, and Load Board Tactics | Final Mile #36
Freight 360 - March 26, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Working with New Carriers Brokering Freight in Canada Duplicate Load Board Posts Fees on Carrier Advances Sylectus Load Board Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Blu...
Seasonal Produce for Freight Brokers | Episode 236
Freight 360 - March 22, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsUnlock the secrets of the produce industry with expert Jeff Lair from Blue Book Services as we slice into the utility of their "Know Your Commodity" tool. This episode is bursting with industry knowledge, from the competitive world of freight brokerage to the perennial charm of asparagus. Whethe...
Surety Bonds, Teams, Claims, and Building a Professional Image | Final Mile #35
Freight 360 - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Team Settings in Freight Brokering General Freight Claims How Freight Broker Surety Bond Works Freight Broker Websites Blind Shipments Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click...
Preventing Freight Fraud with Quikskope | Episode 235
Freight 360 - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsJoin us as we talk with Mike Fullam and Ed Mangino, the founders of Quikskope, a revolutionary tool for freight brokers to prevent fraud and cargo theft. With years of experiences as freight brokers, they understand the problem with knowing how to verify a carrier's identity at shipment pickups ...
Credit Mastery & Strategies for Selling a Freight Brokerage | Final Mile #34
Freight 360 - March 12, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How Credit Impacts a Freight Broker’s Relationship with Carriers How to Sell a Freight Brokerage Shippers Liability to Pay Freight Invoices Do You Need Contingent Cargo Insurance? How Freight Brokers Find Prospec...
Mastering Freight Sales: Prospecting Calls for Freight Brokers | Episode 234
Freight 360 - March 08, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsDive into the dynamic world of the freight industry with our latest insights on market trends, legislative changes, and a tribute to the heroics on the road, including a semi-truck driver's dramatic rescue. We cover everything from mastering sales techniques and navigating market fluctuations to...
TMS & CRM Integration, Double Brokering, & Commissions | Final Mile #33
Freight 360 - March 05, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TMS & CRM Integration Why Double Brokering Happens How Many Leads Does a Pipeline Need? Account Manager Commissions Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Servi...
Future of Freight: Automation, AI, and Industry Transformation with Levity Co-Founder, Thilo Huellmann | Episode 233
Freight 360 - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsIn our latest episode, Thilo Huellmann , the Co-founder of Levity, shares how automation is revolutionizing the freight industry, from automating mundane email management to enhancing efficiency with advanced data extraction and real-time inbox integration. This innovation not only allows freigh...
Double Brokering & Market Shifts | Final Mile #32
Freight 360 - February 27, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Paying Trucks After a Double Broker Sourcing Dump Trucks Market Shifts US/Mexico Freight Outsourced Cold Calling Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Service...
Freight Broker Prospecting & Sales Funnel Tips | Episode 232
Freight 360 - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsEver wondered how to build a freight brokering empire with a side of hot chicken? Join me and my fellow broker Ben as we blend anecdotes, strategies, and a bit of sports talk to reveal the secrets of winning clients and mastering sales, all spiced up with local culture from Nashville to Florida....
Part-Time Freight Brokering, Load Board Comparisons, & More | Final Mile #31
Freight 360 - February 20, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Detention Pay Part-time Brokering Load Board Comparisons Commission Plans Outsourced Cold Calling Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here D...
Navigating Freight Claim Challenges | Episode 231
Freight 360 - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsFreight claims are a pain in the butt. Period. The reality is that they are part of freight brokering so we're taking this episode to talk about the claims process and how to best manage it. We tell some stories and finish off with tip to prevent claims. Enjoy! Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkop...
Navigating Non-Competes | The Final Mile #30
Freight 360 - February 13, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Getting consistent loads Non-competes USPS loads Freight broker training Carriers with old trucks Support Our Sponsors: Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your...
Navigating Non-Competes | Final Mile #30
Freight 360 - February 13, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Getting consistent loads Non-competes USPS loads Freight broker training Carriers with old trucks Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here D...
Lessons Learned from Project Freight | Episode 230
Freight 360 - February 09, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsProject freight can be a complex niche in the freight brokering industry. In this episode, we're sharing our stories and advise when it comes to quoting and managing projects for your customers. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Servic...
Carrier Cancellations, Rate Deductions, and Embracing New Challenges | Final Mile #29
Freight 360 - February 06, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsNate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Carrier Cancels on a Load Deducting Money from a Carrier Verifying Carrier Identity Getting Bored in Brokerage Damages at Delivery Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Her...
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