

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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Apr 15, 2022 • 47min
Episode 136 - Freight Broker Associations
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Apr 8, 2022 • 54min
Episode 135: Project Freight
Working on project freight involves more work and complexity than a simple 1 pick 1 drop load. In this episode we explore project freight, how to prospect it, how to manage it, and give you some tips as you explore this part of the freight broker industry.Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Apr 1, 2022 • 44min
Episode 134: Freight Claims
What do you do when there's a claim on a load? No one likes dealing with claims, but it's a real thing in our industry. In this episode, we walk through the claims process and give you some tips on what you can do to make this process as painless as possible.FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/grain-shippers-want-regulators-to-press-railroads-on-service-issues •Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Mar 25, 2022 • 56min
Episode 133: The "Optimal" Way to Prospect Shippers
Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Mar 18, 2022 • 53min
Episode 132: Load Lists vs. Real Opportunities
There's a big difference between bidding on list freight just to give your customer a price versus actually working on loads that need to be covered. We explore the difference along with how to balance these different situations as you build your book of business.Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Mar 11, 2022 • 50min
Episode 131: Factoring Explained & Ukraine's Impact on Freight
How does factoring work, and how can you manage cashflow as a brand new freight broker? We also add some listener feedback on dispatching tips and talk about the Ukraine situation.Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Guardian-Angels-Fund•Trucking & Logistics Professionals for Ukraine: https://www.tlpu.net/•FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-logistics-companies-unite-to-raise-money-for-ukrainians•3PL Summit: https://live.freightwaves.com/3pl-summit-2022•Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Mar 4, 2022 • 47min
Episode 130: Dispatch Checklist
Learn about the importance of dispatch checklists in freight brokerage, effective communication with carriers, and maintaining temperature control in refrigerated trucking. Dive into regulations on driver hours, optimizing trucking operations, and pricing dynamics. Get valuable insights on preventing issues and maximizing efficiency in the freight industry.

Feb 25, 2022 • 55min
Episode 129: How to Find Ideal Customers
Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/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

Feb 18, 2022 • 53min
Episode 128: Drayage and Intermodal Freight
The podcast discusses intermodal transportation, including drayage, ports, rail companies, and co-brokers. They also share feedback on podcast commercials, talk about the Super Bowl, and make early predictions. The benefits of using DAT tools, understanding drayage and intermodal transportation, and hiring a sales team overseas are also explored. Additionally, they highlight the importance of bilingualism in sales and discuss freight shipping in and out of Mexico.

Feb 11, 2022 • 51min
Episode 127: Q&A on Growth, Tools, and More
Discussing topics ranging from sports betting to growth strategies in the freight industry, this episode covers cold weather, Super Bowl predictions, tools for logistics businesses, and effective freight rate negotiation strategies. The hosts also touch on social media relationships, separating LTL and FTL operations, and the significance of excluding outliers in rate data for accurate market representation.