Inspections, Landstar, & Top Load Boards Explained | Final Mile 92
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🔍 Why brokers request carrier inspections🧑💼 Is Landstar a good choice for agents?📦 Best load boards for freight brokers Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & 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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Email Essentials for Freight Brokers | Episode 292
Poor email habits can cost you customers. In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of professional email communication for freight brokers and why it matters more than you think.🔹 Write clear, purpose-driven messages🔹 Use subject lines and recipient lists effectively🔹 Repackage sloppy carrier emails before forwarding🔹 Always follow up calls with confirmation emails🔹 Avoid costly miscommunication and protect your businessListen now and sharpen one of your most overlooked tools in freight: your inbox. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & 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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Are Brokers Parasites? & More Q&A | Final Mile 91
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Is there a platform where brokers can bid on available freight shipments?What should I do if someone is fraudulently using my MC number to book loads?I'm getting started as a broker, but people say I can't compete with the big guys—any advice?Responding to claims that brokers are "parasites" and the root cause of low rates in the industry. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & 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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Carrier Selection Criteria | Episode 291
When it comes to vetting motor carriers, each freight broker has their own preferences on what to look for and what to avoid. In this episode, we're opening the hood on our own personal rule sets that we use when selecting motor carriers. Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & 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 Make $1M Per Year as a Freight Broker | Final Mile 90
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Should I be using an official quote form when sending pricing to a customer?Is it realistic to earn $1 million a year as a cradle-to-grave rep handling mostly LTL with 25% commission?When managing LTL and FTL with FedEx and UPS, should I explore alternative shipping options beyond current contracts? Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & 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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