It's the Freight360 podcast from Freight Broker Sales tips to Sports Talk. This podcast is all about helping you grow as a Freight Broker with your hosts, Nate ...
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 HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here
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Freight Accidents, Broker Tools, & More Q&A | Final Mile 81
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 HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here
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How Freight Brokers Quote New Shippers | Episode 281
🎙 Mastering Freight Rates & Market TrendsUnlock 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 HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here
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Dispatcher Pay, New Broker Tips, & Produce Claims | Final Mile 80
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 HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here
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How to Move Your First Load With a New Customer | Episode 280
🎙️ Freight, Trade & TouchdownsFreight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load.Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions.NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance.LTL Changes – Updates on freight class shifts and how brokers can adapt.Sales Strategies – Cold calling tactics, trust-building, and securing long-term customers.Tune in for a mix of industry insights, real-world strategies, and a bit of fun along the way! Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here