Freight 360

Explore the world of freight rates with expert Tamir Dov from DAT as they discuss listed rates, rate forecasting, and using DAT RateView. Topics include understanding rate dynamics, market trends, and the differences between spot and contract rates in the freight industry.

Hunter: “Are freight agents allowed to work/contract with more than one broker at a time? So if Brokerage "A" does not want to move that load for whatever reason (such as extending credit, etc.), I can go with Brokerage "B"?”Maysa: “I am looking to change our insurance company, Any recommendations for a good one?”Lucky: “What causes unhappy sales reps? Been seeing a lot of posts about discontent sales reps at big 3PLs. What’s the attraction to join those places? And what causes you to want to leave?”Wolf: “Trucker is sharing GPS location and timing as proof for detention. The receipt mentions the check-in time, but he is claiming 4 hours long line before checking in and seeking 5.5 hr detention. GPS data does not identify the truck. What's the best way to deal with this?”Ed: “Does posting a load with different cities really increase your chances?”Freight Broker Basics CourseRecommended ProductsFreight 360 WebsiteFacebook GroupSupport 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

In this episode, we talk with Pardeep Singh who started T3RA Logistics in 2021 with no experience and no customers.  He’s grown his brokerage to $25 Million in sales in just two years thanks to his hard work, amazing team, and some help from Freight 360.  We talk about overcoming struggles, learning things the hard way, and the importance of strong relationships.0:00 Intro1:58 Welcome Pardeep Singh4:12 Sports9:25 News11:50 Main EpisodeT3RA LogisticsFreight Broker Basics CourseRecommended ProductsFreight 360 WebsiteFacebook GroupSupport 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

Ashish: “What insurance is needed for my brokerage business?”Joe: “When you see crazy rates like $1 to $1.50 per mile, do you still call and try to negotiate with a broker? Not only is it an insult, but I lose a lot of faith in the broker right then because they definitely don't care about me.”AJ: “Is anybody else getting 10 calls a day from dispatching companies? At what point is it considered harassment?”Eric: “I’m new and looking to get my broker authority. Do we have to have trucks and insurance?”Omar: “Do you think shippers should also help vet carriers, or does that responsibility fall exclusively on the brokers?”Gayden: “Broker here, do any of you use a digital template or form for building your log of transactions? As of right now, me and everyone in my company keeps notes by hand.”Freight Broker Basics CourseRecommended ProductsFreight 360 WebsiteFacebook GroupSupport 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

In this episode of Freight 360, the focus is on meat. Join us as we chat with Stephen Ruhe, a freight broker at TMX Logitran and regular contributor to Freight 360, as we delve into the intricacies of shipping meat products. Whether it's prospecting or understanding operational nuances, this episode is a must-listen if you're thinking about including meat in your brokerage's list of commodities to explore. Don't miss out on these valuable insights!0:00 Intro7:12 Sports13:25 News15:45 Main EpisodeFreight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityRecommended Products: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811Support 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

Thor: “What kind of authority, if any, is needed to become an independent dispatcher?”Jacqueline: “How do I become a dispatcher?”Jason: “There's an issue in the expedite industry with unlicensed sprinter van owners making non-binding agreements with brokers, leaving them unprotected. This widespread practice, especially in the Bosnian and Russian communities, seems unpunished and affects competition. Have you heard of it?"H&K Logistics: “If you could change one thing about the trucking industry, what would it be, and why?”Ciera: “Just a quick question. I'm new to being a freight broker and our company is already established and we have 1 place we are getting loads from. Looking to try to build our company but struggling to get more loads. Does anyone have any tips on how to try to bid on loads or websites I can utilize to build off of?”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

Fraud is no joke, and it's gotten worse and worse in the last year. We’ve got Jeff Hopper from DAT on this episode where we dive into fraud and how to protect yourself from it in today’s era of freight brokering.0:00 Intro3:25 Sports9:50 News19:40 Main EpisodeReport Fraud to DAT: https://www.dat.com/report-a-bad-player Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityRecommended Products: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811Support 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

“For a BOC-3, Does every agency charge you when there are documents that will be presented to you? For example, I've seen one company that charges only 30, but if something needs to be presented to you, each state has a designated fee!”“I would like to know about General liability, Contingent auto liability, and Contingent Cargo insurance for a broker, and should the broker have all 3 or just the Contingent Cargo?”“Why should a carrier ever be responsible for funding a lumper?”“I’m fairly new to dispatching. I don’t have my first customer yet. So the brokers pay me and I pay the carrier? Or do the brokers pay the carrier and I collect from the carrier?”“Where can I look to get hired as an agent trainee if I have some prior experience but very little success?”Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityRecommended Products: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811Support 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

As freight brokers, sometimes out customers need more than just a truck. If a load needs to be transferred to another truck or your customer just simply needs storage space, you might need to find a warehouse to help them out. In this episode, we're breaking down warehousing and how you can use them to help your shippers when they're in a pinch.0:00 Intro2:13 Sports4:30 News7:00 Main EpisodeFreight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityRecommended Products: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811Support 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

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the best CRM options for new brokers and the recent FMCSA guidance. They also share a sales script for talking to truck drivers about dispatching and provide insights on quoting an RFP. The importance of efficiency, understanding carriers' needs, spin selling, and building rapport with customers during the bid process are also covered.