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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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
Episode 222: Cargo Theft & Hostage Loads (with Sal Marino and Keith Lewis of CargoNet)
On this episode, we’re joined by Sal Marino and Keith Lewis of CargoNet to discuss cargo theft and hostage loads. You’ll learn some wild stats and get tips on what to do if this happens to you.0:00 Intro3:25 Sports & News14:00 Main EpisodeSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
Dec 12, 2023 • 28min
The Final Mile #21: International & Bonded Shipments
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of email campaigns in the freight brokerage industry. They highlight the importance of personalization and share strategies for crafting tailored emails. The chapter also explores behind-the-scenes tasks and bonded shipments in international freight. The speakers address shipping military supplies and liability, and discuss the risks of double brokering shipments and shipping snowbird vehicles.
Dec 8, 2023 • 57min
Episode 221: Produce Season in FL, TX, & AZ (with Jef Lair of Produce Blue Book)
On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Lair from Produce Blue Book as we explore the current and upcoming produce markets in Florida, Texas, and Arizona.0:00 Intro3:35 Sports & News12:00 Main EpisodeSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
Dec 5, 2023 • 26min
The Final Mile #20 Tight vs Loose Trucking Capacity
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Tight vs Loose Trucking CapacityPrevent Double BrokeringGiving Drivers Route InstructionsIn-Person ProspectingProspecting NVOCCs and Freight ForwardersSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
Dec 1, 2023 • 56min
Episode 220: Freight Broker Insurance (Round 2 with Cameron Pechia)
We’re talking freight broker insurance with Cameron Pechia on this episode. From general liability to contingent cargo, we break everything down from the newbie level to advanced freight brokers.Support Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join Here0:00 Intro3:30 Sports & News16:40 Main EpisodeSupport 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
Nov 28, 2023 • 28min
The Final Mile #19 "Stop Calling Here!" (Freight Broker Rejection)
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Shipper yells at you to stop calling themProspecting companies with multiple branchesSoliciting a shipperFinding data on produceSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
Nov 24, 2023 • 54min
Episode 219: Peak Season for Freight Brokers
It’s peak season, which means a higher demand for various commodities and tighter capacity in certain markets. This year might not be like previous peak seasons, but we’re still here to talk about the impacts of shipping during the holiday season and recap a little of 2023.Support Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join Here0:00 Intro7:52 Sports & News12:18 Main EpisodeSupport 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
Nov 21, 2023 • 26min
The Final Mile #18 Freight Broker Contracts & Insurance
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:How dispatchers workCold call opening lineCold calling tipsSmartway certificationShipper/Broker/Carrier contracts and insuranceAgent vs. BrokerSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
Nov 17, 2023 • 51min
Episode 218: Freight Broker Prospecting Questions & Follow Ups
In this podcast, they discuss the importance of cold calling and prospecting. They cover prospecting questions for different industries and emphasize the need to ask tailored questions. They also explore the power of consequence questions in sales prospecting and provide examples of asking for the sale.
Nov 14, 2023 • 27min
The Final Mile #17 The Real Reason Freight Rates are Down
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Freight broker vs dispatcherDispatching sprinter vansWhat is driving rates down?Getting a surety bondVerifying an agent’s book of businessSupport Our Sponsors:Bluebook ServicesDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers & CarriersDAT Express - BrokersTruckers Edge - CarriersLean Solutions GroupRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Sign Up HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click HereNFL Pick ‘em League: Join HereSupport 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
