Should You Be A Freight Broker In 2026? | Episode 331
We weigh whether 2026 is the right time to start or double down on a freight brokerage, then map the forces moving the market: rising spot rates, falling volumes, and compliance crackdowns that are sh...
20 Helmi 55min
Hiring An Agent Or Growing Solo | Final Mile 130
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Should a solo broker hire an agent? 🆕 When would you use new carriers? 💳 How to build brokerage credit fast? Supp...
17 Helmi 14min
How Smart Freight Brokers Turn Follow-Ups Into Revenue | Episode 330
Cold calls get attention, but follow-up is where deals are won. We break down a simple, repeatable system to turn first touches into trusted shipper relationships using sharp recaps, smart timing, and...
13 Helmi 58min
Motor Carrier Insurance & More Q&A | Final Mile 129
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Can shippers use load boards? 📝 Any autos vs scheduled autos COI? 📦 Claim filed 2 weeks post-delivery? Support Ou...
10 Helmi 16min
Freight Market Turning Point (with Dean Croke from DAT) | Episode 329
In this episode of the Freight 360 podcast, hosts Nate Cross and Ben Kowalski discuss the current state of the freight market with Dean Croke from DAT. They explore recent trends, regulatory changes a...
6 Helmi 59min
How Many Cold Call Should New Freight Brokers Make? | Final Mile 128
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❄️ Why post undeliverable loads during lingering winter storms? 🚚 Are vans or reefers rejected due to age? 📞 What activ...
3 Helmi 13min
Prospecting New Shippers Without The Pressure | Episode 328
Your rate isn’t your edge—your communication is: we teach a pressure-free prospecting system that starts with real shipper problems, builds trust early, and works when storms, tight capacity, and chao...
30 Tammi 58min
Tips for New Freight Brokers | Final Mile 127
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💸 Tax tips for brokers? 🧠 Where do you get sample rate cons? 🧾 What TMS auto-creates rate cons/forms? 📂 What broker f...
27 Tammi 15min
