Freight 360

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:
💸 Getting Paid via Cash App? Is it normal or a red flag for carriers?
📊 Best Way to Find Loads? Are load boards enough or is there a better strategy?
⚖️ Broker Bankruptcy? File on the bond only or use a collection agency too?
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“Integrated” freight software isn’t always as seamless as it sounds. We break down where TMS integrations fall short—and how those gaps can lead to stolen loads, compliance misses, or hidden service issues.
We cover what to ask about carrier vetting tools, why timing and visibility matter, and how terms like API vs. webhook impact real-time data. Bottom line: messy data doesn’t get fixed by better tech or AI—it just scales the problem.
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:
💳 Best factoring companies and typical freight broker factoring rates
⛽ What happens to fuel surcharges when diesel prices rise
⚖️ Why shipment weight matters so much to motor carriers

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A single freight claim can wipe out a month of profit if the basics aren’t handled right. In this episode, we break down why claims spiral—unclear ownership, weak documentation, missing PODs, and insurance blind spots—and share real examples of where things went wrong and how to prevent them.
We also cover the key checkpoints at pickup and delivery, how FOB terms affect responsibility, and why relying on contingent cargo or reefer breakdown coverage can backfire. The solution: tighter carrier vetting, clearer rate confirmations, and a solid claims playbook to protect your margins.
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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:
⏰ Shipper delay until night — driver left. Is TONU owed?
📅 Broker changed appointment mid-load — who owes detention?
💸 $400 for 1,200 miles with driver assist — fair?

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