

Freight 360
Freight 360
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 Cross and Benjamin Kowalski. New episodes every Friday and our Q&A series "The Final Mile" every Tuesday.Join us as we dive into the freight industry to provide you with the latest in Freight Broker education and industry news.If you have a question you would like answered on our show visit the website below or leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts.Visit our website www.freight360.net for our complete library of free content and resources, tailored to guide you towards a successful career as a Freight Broker.Also check out our YouTube channel for our weekly educational videos. https://youtube.com/@Freight360?si=Z8Ro07zZvfKISlfrLet's Talk Freight!™©2024 All Rights Reserved by Freight 360, LLC.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 14min
How Freight Brokers Choose Insurance, TMS, And Compliance Tools | Final Mile 119
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:💸 Best cargo insurance options for per-load coverage.📲 Top tools for creating rate cons and checking carrier compliance🚨 Helping a carrier flagged for fraud on Highway — ELD mix-ups and review delays. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 9min
Who's Liable When Freight Bills Go Unpaid | Episode 319
When freight moves but the carrier doesn’t get paid, who’s liable? Freight collections pros Cristina Belaval and Edgar Davison break down unpaid freight, bills of lading, and Section 7 non-recourse in plain English. They explain why shippers and consignees can still be on the hook, how to avoid double brokering and bad billing entries, and the practical steps that keep you from paying twice. If you touch freight, this episode gives you a clear playbook to protect margins and ensure the right party gets paid.Cristina: https://freightcollectionsolutions.com/Edgar: https://davisonlawfirm.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 1min
Using CIA Spy Skills To Stop Freight Fraud (with Ryan Joyce) | Episode 318
Ryan Joyce, former CIA spy, now applies CIA-level tradecraft to protect brokers, carriers, and shippers from modern freight scams.The key lesson: safety isn’t security. Perfect inspections won’t stop a stolen load, and fake digital vetting is easy to spoof. What works is physical truth. genlogs built a network of roadside sensors tracking millions of trucks daily—verifying who’s really on the road, where, and with what equipment. When that footprint’s missing, fraud risk spikes.Pair that with one classic spy move—call a historical, verified number when something feels off—and even sophisticated scams crumble. The same intelligence that exposes fraud also boosts profits: knowing which carriers are real, nearby, and active slashes deadhead and tightens shipper alignment.This episode is your blueprint for using spy skills to outsmart freight fraud and grow safer, stronger networks. Subscribe, share, and tell us the tactic you’ll try first. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 28, 2025 • 19min
A $350 fine on a $500 load?!? | Final Mile 117
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🧭 Difference between shippers and receivers in various contexts?💸 How to fight excessive shipper fees fairly?🏢 Can carrier and broker share the same address?🚨 How do brokers recover after cargo fraud or loss? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
A Driver's Take on Brokers, Rate Transparency, & More (with CDL Shorty, Avante Jackson) | Episode 317
Anger over low rates won’t move freight, so Nate and Ben sit down with carrier advocate Avante “CDL Shorty” Jackson to break down the real issues dividing brokers and carriers. They unpack market pressure, ELD manipulation, and fraud prevention while tackling the transparency debate and costs on both sides. Tune in for practical steps to rebuild trust, boost profit, and keep safety front and center. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 21, 2025 • 15min
Carrier and Insurance Selection for Freight Brokers | Final Mile 116
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:💼 How many brokers carry their own insurance vs. just rely on their bond and the carrier’s insurance?🗣️ Tips from experienced brokers on booking trucks and improving negotiation skills for newcomers.🚛 Do brokers prefer working with owner-operators, small fleets, or larger carriers—and why? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 3min
Freight Enforcement, Rates, and the Real Capacity Story (with Dean Croke of DAT) | Episode 316
Freight enforcement headlines miss the real story: capacity shifts. DAT’s Dean Croke joins us to unpack how English-language crackdowns, CDL scrutiny, and chameleon carriers distort regional rates even as national averages stay flat. Shippers are squeezing savings while fleets run razor-thin, propped up by cheap diesel and slow repos—supports that could collapse fast. Flatbed stays strong thanks to AI-driven construction, and Q4 brings seasonal spikes from food and e-commerce hubs nationwide. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 14, 2025 • 17min
Tracking Tools, Warehousing, & Deadhead Pay | Final Mile 115
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:📍 What are some good live tracking platforms for simple on/off tracking?🏬 Are there any good platforms for searching warehousing options?🚛 How should I calculate the amount to pay a carrier for their deadhead miles? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
Has DOT Enforcement Impacted Rates? | Episode 315
Two stolen truckloads of premium tequila just exposed how deep freight fraud runs—from double brokering and GPS spoofing to carrier identity theft—plus we are seeing real DOT and ICE enforcement on the road. As non-compliant fleets vanish, rates are rising even while volumes stay nearly the same, revealing how much “ghost capacity” never belonged in the market. We break down what’s happening, why it matters, and the simple fixes brokers, carriers, and shippers can take to restore safety, legality, and fair competition. Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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

Oct 7, 2025 • 17min
Freight Fraud, Dispatching, and TWIC Cards | Final Mile 114
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:❓ Are dispatchers — especially foreign dispatchers — damaging the industry? What could be the reasons, and how can dispatchers improve to play a positive role?📱 Could brokers require carriers to use GPS tracking and provide quick video/photo verification at pickup? How realistic is a “Go / No Go” process to prevent fraud?🪪 What’s the difference between a TWIC card, TSA Certification, and a TSA Indirect Air Carrier? Support Our Sponsors: Freight Collection Solutions - Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - 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


