Episode 221: Produce Season in FL, TX, & AZ (with Jef Lair of Produce Blue Book)
On this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Lair from Produce Blue Book as we explore the current and upcoming produce markets in Florida, Texas, and Arizona. 0:00 Intro 3:35 Sports & News 12:00 Main Episod...
8 Des 202357min
The Final Mile #20 Tight vs Loose Trucking Capacity
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Tight vs Loose Trucking CapacityPrevent Double BrokeringGiving Drivers Route InstructionsIn-Person ProspectingProspecting...
5 Des 202326min
Episode 220: Freight Broker Insurance (Round 2 with Cameron Pechia)
We’re talking freight broker insurance with Cameron Pechia on this episode. From general liability to contingent cargo, we break everything down from the newbie level to advanced freight brokers. S...
1 Des 202355min
The Final Mile #19 "Stop Calling Here!" (Freight Broker Rejection)
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: Shipper yells at you to stop calling themProspecting companies with multiple branchesSoliciting a shipperFinding data on ...
28 Nov 202327min
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
