Episode 212: Fighting Freight Fraud (with Michael Caney of Highway)
Double brokering and fraud are no joke in the freight industry, and we just wrapped up a week in Washington D.C. meeting with members of Congress and the FMCSA about these issues. In this episode, Mi...
6 Okt 20231h 1min
The Final Mile #11 Why Are Shippers Getting Mad?
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Getting customers for a cross dock companyHow much money you need to start a freight brokerageOvercoming cold calling hur...
3 Okt 202324min
Episode 211: Selling as a Freight Broker vs. as a Motor Carrier
What’s the difference between selling freight shipping services as a freight broker versus as a motor carrier? There’s pros and cons to each, and we’re breaking down the similarities and differences i...
29 Sep 202351min
The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker
Paula: “How do I find the correct specs for a John Deere tractor?” Alexis: “Should I use business cards and flyers? If so, what do you have on them?” Devorous: “If I get my own truck and authority, w...
26 Sep 202326min
Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)
Join us as we talk with Jeff Lair from Produce Bluebook in a discussion about the seasonality of pumpkins and apples as well as prospecting tips for freight brokers when working with seasonal commodit...
22 Sep 202347min
The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More
David: “How can I get into the dispatching side of the business?” Chris: As a broker, how do you go about finding consistent customers?” Gabriela: I’m thinking about hiring a driver for my company, ho...
19 Sep 202327min
Episode 209: A Day in the Life of a Freight Broker
What does a freight broker do? How do they start and end each day, and what happens throughout that day? We’re taking you through a day in the life of a freight broker in this episode! Support Our S...
15 Sep 202350min
The Final Mile #8 How to Handle a 1 Pick, 10 Drop Load
Irene: “Do you need a TMS when you start as a freight broker?” Sayge: How would you rate a 1 pick 10 drop reefer load?” “My non-compete is up next month, where do I go from here if I want to be 1099?”...
12 Sep 202325min
