Episode 219: Peak Season for Freight Brokers
It’s peak season, which means a higher demand for various commodities and tighter capacity in certain markets. This year might not be like previous peak seasons, but we’re still here to talk about th...
24 Nov 202354min
The Final Mile #18 Freight Broker Contracts & Insurance
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: How dispatchers workCold call opening lineCold calling tipsSmartway certificationShipper/Broker/Carrier contracts and ins...
21 Nov 202326min
Episode 218: Freight Broker Prospecting Questions & Follow Ups
For freight brokers, cold calling and prospecting is the key to growing your book of business. You’ve got to know the right questions to ask and how to ask them. Listen in as we cover some great pro...
17 Nov 202350min
The Final Mile #17 The Real Reason Freight Rates are Down
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Freight broker vs dispatcherDispatching sprinter vansWhat is driving rates down?Getting a surety bondVerifying an agent’s...
14 Nov 202326min
Episode 217: Freight Broker Sales Pitch
What’s the best freight broker sales pitch? There’s a lot of selling points we can use as freight brokers, and we’ve got a full episode breaking them down for you. Support Our Sponsors: Bluebook Servi...
10 Nov 202350min
The Final Mile #16 What Is The Best CRM For Freight Brokers?
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: CRMs for freight brokersFreight broker commission percentagesShipping alcohol: Permits by US StateProspecting in-personUs...
7 Nov 202326min
Episode 216: Using AI to Prevent Fraud (with Satish Maripuri of DAT)
We know that fraud in the freight broker world has reached an all-time high. This week, we’re joined by Satish Maripuri. He is the CEO & President of DAT Freight & Analytics as well as a Group Executi...
3 Nov 202351min
The Final Mile #15 How to Become a Freight Broker with no Experience
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Winning freight as a veteran-owned businessStarting as a freight broker with no experienceWhat to do if a shipper and fre...
31 Okt 202323min
