

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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May 15, 2020 • 34min
Episode 36: Broker Bashing and Reopening America
Show NotesAdd/Message me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/1:23 – Trump says truckers are getting price gouged13:20 – Broker bashing 26:05 – (Q&A) I took a load from an un-licensed broker with no bond, what now?27:21 – (Q&A) How do I get started in LTL?30:44 – What will the NFL look like this fall?Article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/trump-truckers-price-gouged-shipping-rates-plungeSupport 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

May 8, 2020 • 35min
Episode 35: 7 ways to use Google Alerts to grow your freight brokerage business
Add/Message me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-cross-03b69332/1:40 – A message from Donald Trump2:05 – Overdrive article on a carrier’s right to know what the shipper paid the broker10:48 – Google Alerts overview16:25 – 7 ways to use Google Alerts to grow your brokerage businessTrending/Social Media Q&A24:27 – Trump is with the truckers all the way27:02 – What to do if a broker refuses to pay a carrier because of a loading error30:39 – Should brokers be allowed to do contract rates or just stick with the spot market?32:08 – Sports update!Article: https://www.overdriveonline.com/carriers-right-review-shipper-paid-brokered-load/Google Alerts: https://www.google.com/alerts https://www.smallbusinessrainmaker.com/small-business-marketing-blog/22-easy-ways-to-use-google-alerts-for-lead-generation-prospecting-marketing-personal-brandingSupport 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

May 1, 2020 • 31min
Episode 34: Freight Broker Schools and Driver Protests
Article: https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/the-nation/owner-operators-plan-mayday-protests-to-bring-awareness-to-drastic-decline-in-rates-broker-operations1:20: Truck Driver Protests (Article from TheTrucker.com)11:00: Freight Broker School – are they worth it?Q&A25:17: How many drivers are saying “no” to cheap loads?26:10: Broker rates at 90 cents a mile and even 10 cents a mile?!26:59: Stop driving and collect unemployment!29:30 – NFL Draft AnalysisSupport 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 23, 2020 • 44min
Episode 33: COVID-19 - A blessing for good brokers? (with Special Guest Josh Rowley)
1:23 – Special Guest Josh Rowley3:38 – Gronk to the Bucs and sports update7:05 – Military Logistics vs Private Sector8:50 – Coronavirus is a good thing for the good brokersTending/Q&A29:10 – Freight volumes will remain negative into 202132:17 – How much to pay for TONUs33:50 – Brokers rates should be capped at 10%39:20 –NFL DraftSupport 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 10, 2020 • 33min
Episode 32: 3 ways to be a productive freight broker working from home
1:44 – Sports/Golf during COVID-196:25 – Freightwaves article “Paycheck Protection Program may get $250 billion boost”10:00 – 3 ways to be a productive freight broker from homeTrending/Social24:30 – Still working in the office during COVID-1926:38 – What is this free time everyone is talking about?27:27 – Drivers should stop driving and take SBA loans – WHHHAAAAAT????31:40 – Final thoughtsArticles:https://www.wivb.com/sports/new-measures-ensure-safety-for-social-distancing-golfers/https://www.hardcorecloser.com/3-simple-steps-to-staying-productive-when-working-from-home/https://www.freightwaves.com/news/paycheck-protection-program-may-get-250-billion-boostEIDL – Economic Injury Disaster LoanPaycheck Protection Program – SBA LoanSupport 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 2, 2020 • 32min
Episode 31: Non-competes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Show Notes1:06 – Rundown1:59 – How coronavirus is affecting trucking rates8:02 – Non-competes in the freight industryTrending/Q&A25:44 – Demanding GPS Tracking but still calling constantly27:29 – Arrogant young sales rep keeps under-delivering28:26 – Issue with high margin in a time of crisis29:27 – Brokers won’t work with dual-authority carriers30:56 – Final Thoughts Article: https://talkbusiness.net/2020/03/trucking-rates-surge-amid-restocking-efforts-in-covid-19-pandemic/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 26, 2020 • 37min
Episode 30: Coronavirus Layoffs and THANK YOU TRUCKERS!
0:00: Intro with guest “Shua”2:16: TQL lays off 700 employees!9:55: Layoffs and unemployment all over27:12: Q&A – “What are the requirements to haul HazMat?”30:39: Q&A – “What rest stops are open?”31:48: Final thoughts33:10: Sports Update – The 2020 Olympics in 2021?Article: https://www.freightbrokerlive.com/tql-sets-the-example-as-what-not-to-do-when-an-employer-has-is-forced-to-make-tough-choices/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 20, 2020 • 25min
Episode 29 - 3 Things Freight Brokers Can Do During The Coronavirus Crisis
1:00 NFL Moves and Sports during the COVID-19 times5:45 “Broker Spot Rates Escalating Sharply”10:38 3 Things Brokers Can Do During The Coronavirus Crisis17:42 Trending/Q&A23:42 Final Thoughts and AdviceArticle: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/brokers-spot-rates-escalating-sharplySupport 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 17, 2020 • 33min
Episode 28: CORONAVIRUS!!! What does it all mean?
0:00 Special Guest "Shua"5:00 Coronavirus news headlines8:35 Impact on transportation18:55 Q&A with Shua26:40 "Sports? What Sports?"30:55 Final Thoughts and Stay SafeTuk Talks: https://www.facebook.com/Tuktalks716/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