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
Episode 208: Bulk Freight 101 (with Jared Flinn from Bulkloads.com)
Bulk freight is way different from traditional van, reefer, or flatbed freight. That's especially true for freight brokers. The way you prospect shippers and manage carriers is vastly different. Jo...
8 Sep 202358min
The Final Mile #7 This Screams Double Broker
Spivek: "If a reefer load is damaged due to temperature issues, does my customer file on my bond, and then I need to file a claim with my carrier's insurance? Or can my customer directly file against ...
5 Sep 202333min
Episode 207: Deconstructing Freight Rates (with Tamir Dov from DAT)
As freight brokers, we’re often running rates. This week, we explore the world of freight rates with Tamir Dov from DAT. We look at what goes into a listed rate, how rates are forecasted, and what ex...
1 Sep 202358min
The Final Mile #6 Why Are Freight Brokers Unhappy?
Hunter: “Are freight agents allowed to work/contract with more than one broker at a time? So if Brokerage "A" does not want to move that load for whatever reason (such as extending credit, etc.), I ca...
29 Aug 202331min
Episode 206: He Went from Zero to $25M in 2 Years (with Pardeep Singh of T3RA Logistics)
In this episode, we talk with Pardeep Singh who started T3RA Logistics in 2021 with no experience and no customers. He’s grown his brokerage to $25 Million in sales in just two years thanks to his ha...
25 Aug 20231h 3min
The Final Mile #5 You Gotta Use a TMS!
Ashish: “What insurance is needed for my brokerage business?” Joe: “When you see crazy rates like $1 to $1.50 per mile, do you still call and try to negotiate with a broker? Not only is it an insult, ...
22 Aug 202325min
