Freight 360

Ben & Stephen  answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipperCalculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later?Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freightWhy do some brokers refuse to work with dispatch services?Dispatch services vs. family members – what’s the difference when representing a carrier? 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

You may have heard of him or even seen his wild Tweets on X - we finally got to sit down with FreightBrokerGuy and his story is a wild one. Talk about finding a niche in the freight broker industry. This one is a fun one, and we've been waiting a long time to do it! 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

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🚛 Handling Accidents on Your Loads – What to do when an accident happens involving one of your shipments.🖥️ Essential Software for a New Brokerage – What’s worth the investment and where you can cut costs when launching your freight brokerage.📄 Brokers & BOLs – Do customers expect brokers to generate their own Bills of Lading (BOLs)? 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

🎙 Mastering Freight Rates & Market TrendsUnlock the keys to freight success in this episode! We break down essential strategies for quoting, negotiating, and navigating market shifts in logistics.🔹 Freight Rate Negotiations – Tips to master the art of pricing and securing the best deals.🔹 Trucking Capacity & Market Trends – How to interpret heat maps and spot rate trends.🔹 Economic Impacts – The effects of steel & aluminum tariffs on supply chains.🔹 Supply Chain Disruptions – How avian flu is affecting the chicken and egg market.🔹 Operational Strategies – Avoiding “Fallout Friday” cancellations and sourcing trucks efficiently.Stay ahead in the logistics game with expert insights and actionable takeaways! 🚛📦 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

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:💰 Dispatcher Fees – How much should you pay per load or per week for tracking and tracing?🎯 Lessons for New Brokers – The one piece of advice industry veterans wish they had when starting.🚛 Broker vs. Carrier Load Dumping – Why brokers sometimes tell carriers to dump late-arriving produce and what to do about it.📑 Customer Onboarding Timeline – How long should contracts, credit checks, and insurance verification take? 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

🎙️ Freight, Trade & TouchdownsFreight Brokerage 101 – Learn how to quote a new shipper and secure your first load.Trade & Tariffs – The impact of trade wars, Mexican border policies, and USPS parcel suspensions.NFL & Laughs – Super Bowl hot takes, referee favoritism, and Ben’s daddy-daughter dance.LTL Changes – Updates on freight class shifts and how brokers can adapt.Sales Strategies – Cold calling tactics, trust-building, and securing long-term customers.Tune in for a mix of industry insights, real-world strategies, and a bit of fun along the way! 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

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Working as a Freight Broker as a ForeignerLow Rates ExplainedFreight Claims with a Co-Broker Arrangement 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

We recently talked about prospecting and lead generation, but how do you follow up with a shipper? What do you say? When should you follow up? These are common questions and we're breaking this down in detail on this second episode in a series on freight broker prospecting. 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

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Freight Broker TaxesBuilding a Carrier NetworkBroker Transparency 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

🎙️ Master Freight Sales with ConfidenceReady to exceed your shippers' expectations? In this episode of Freight360, we share essential strategies to elevate your freight sales game.🌟 What You’ll Learn:Smart Sales Strategies: Balance price, service, and quality while identifying ideal customers.Cold Calling Confidence: Overcome nerves, build trust, and close deals with ease.Actionable Insights: Leverage market data to enhance your sales approach.Gain the tools to connect authentically and make every sales call count. Tune in now! 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