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Nate Cross & Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

LTL pricing
Handing heated conversations with carriers
Funding a freight brokerage

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2. Effective Communication and Funding Strategies (00:12:24)

3. Startup Funding and Patience in Business (00:16:18)

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Nate Cross & Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

LTL pricing
Handing heated conversations with carriers
Funding a freight brokerage

Support Our Sponsors:
QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here
Levity: Click Here
Bluebook Services: Click Here
DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!
DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here
DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here
Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here

Recommended Products: Click Here
Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here
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Check out all of our content online: Click Here

… continue reading

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1. LTL Pricing and Handling Negotiations (00:00:00)

2. Effective Communication and Funding Strategies (00:12:24)

3. Startup Funding and Patience in Business (00:16:18)

352 episodi

#Business #Freight 360 #Freight Broker #Freight Broker Training #Logistics #Third Party Logistics #Freight360 #Supply Chain #Freight Broker Education #Trucking #Sports #Careers #Freight Broker Sales Tips #Cold Calling Tips #Podcasting Education #Freight Industry

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Common Accessorial Charges | Episode 288 1:03:51

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🚚 In this episode, we cover: ⏱ What accessorial charges are (detention, layovers, TONU, lumpers & more) 📄 How to document charges and avoid disputes 📉 Real-world examples of how mishandling accessorials hurts profits and relationships Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Cold Calling Tactics | Final Mile 87 25:16

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 📞 What does “100 calls per day” really mean—total dials or the number of companies contacted? 🚫 Is there a way to get more customers without cold calling? What can a new broker do after struggling with outreach? 💸 When does a shipper typically pay a new brokerage, and how do you cover the carrier payment before you get paid? 🚛 Why would a truck driver change the MC number and company name on the side of their truck? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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The Hidden Risks of Running a Freight Brokerage | Episode 287 1:04:05

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Profits can vanish fast when brokers cut corners. Nate kicks things off with a wild National Guard story from inside New York prisons, then we dive into real-life brokerage disasters: a $50K trailer fail, insurance loopholes that killed claims, and a rejected tanker load no one wants to touch. If you’re in freight, these lessons could save your business. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Breaking Into Freight Brokerage: Essential Q&A for Success | Final Mile 86 21:19

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Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Does Your Business Name Matter? – Should you change “Transportation” to “Logistics” when you become a broker? Cold Calling 101 – How to approach shippers as a new broker and what your outreach should sound like. Finding Carriers When You’re New – Strategies to build carrier relationships, even when you lack a credit rating. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Freight 360 Live: Maximizing DAT Tools for Brokers | Episode 286 1:07:22

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Get 10% off a Year of DAT: Click Here 🔹 DAT Features – Explore qualification settings, company profiles, and market insights. 📊 Leveraging Data Analytics – Use tools like Benchmark & LaneMakers to optimize operations. 📈 Navigating Market Shifts – Learn how seasonal changes impact capacity and pricing. 💰 Boosting Profitability – Improve decision-making with real-time carrier performance tracking. 🎧 Tune in now to stay ahead in the freight game! Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Getting New Customers & More Q&A | Final Mile 85 20:12

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Prospecting as a New Broker – Key advice for getting started and landing shippers. Using the BOL for Leads – How to leverage Bills of Lading to start conversations. Building Carrier Trust – Overcoming factoring issues and earning credibility. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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PREVIEW: Live Freight 360 with DAT 4:27

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We're doing a live podcast this Thursday with DAT to help show you the best ways to maximize your tools to increase your profits and carrier network. Make sure to join us on LinkedIn or YouTube this week, March 20th at 2pm EST. You can interact and ask questions if you watch live, otherwise it will be available for everyone as a recording just like our normal podcast. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7305645496692289537/about/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/4awDX7L5TDI Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Breaking Down the Freight Broker Role | Episode 285 1:01:27

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Benjamin and Stephen break down the many roles in freight brokerage, from freight agents to carrier sales reps, and the challenges of customer acquisition. They dive into market trends, tariffs, cargo theft, and cyber scams, highlighting the need for clearer job titles and stronger fraud enforcement. Plus, they discuss AI’s impact on logistics and the challenges of economic uncertainty in this high-stakes industry. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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TONUs, Freight Rates, & More Q&A | Final Mile 84 38:28

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: TONU Fees & Cancellations – Is it reasonable to charge a 24-hour cancellation fee on shipments? (Sounds like a TONU question.) Trucking Cost Per Mile – What’s the industry average for a trucking company? Comparing $1.80 vs. $2.07 per mile. Freight Broker vs. Sales Jobs – How does being a freight broker compare to other sales roles? Career Moves in Logistics – After two years in freight brokerage, what’s next? What was your next job after brokering? Is there a path in logistics beyond traditional brokerage? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Trump Tariffs & Cross-Border Freight (with Dean Croke of DAT) | Episode 284 56:23

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Ben and Dean break down recent US-Canada tariff changes, covering their impact on freight volumes, rates, and carrier challenges. Dean shares insights on operating costs, a possible freight recession, and long-term trade policy effects. They also discuss market volatility, strategies for navigating tough conditions, and the importance of strong partnerships. The episode wraps up with predictions for future trends and advice on staying adaptable in a shifting market. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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New Freight Broker Mistakes & More Q&A | Final Mile 83 25:41

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Dispatching Trucks from Abroad – Challenges and considerations for carriers managing operations remotely. Carrier Perspective on Rates – The push for higher rates and the costs carriers must cover. Onboarding Challenges – What happens when a carrier isn’t set up late in the day? New Broker Mistakes – Common pitfalls when booking the first load and how to avoid them. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Back Office Fundamentals in Freight Brokerage | Episode 283 1:01:53

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💰 Back Office Basics for Freight Brokers In this episode of Freight 360, Benjamin and Stephen break down the back-office fundamentals that keep a freight brokerage running smoothly. They get into the nitty-gritty of invoicing, payment processes, and the headaches that come with detention and accessorial fees. Cash flow is king in this business, so they talk about how to keep it moving, streamline operations, and avoid payment delays. They also dive into rescheduling fees, why solid communication is a game-changer in logistics, and how a good TMS can make or break efficiency. Mastering back-office ops isn’t just paperwork—it’s the key to running a profitable freight brokerage. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82 27:24

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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later? Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight Why 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 Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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We Met FreightBrokerGuy! | Episode 282 1:04:32

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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 Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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Freight Accidents, Broker Tools, & More Q&A | Final Mile 81 18:38

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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 Here Levity: Click Here Bluebook Services: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here DAT Express - Brokers: Click Here Truckers Edge - Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here Check out all of our content online: Click Here…

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