How To Kickstart 2026 In Brokerage With CRM Discipline, Diversified Niches, And Better Follow-Ups
Want a real reset for 2026? We break down what’s actually moving the freight market right now and give you a practical blueprint you can run tomorrow—disciplined CRM habits, focused prospecting, timel...
9 Jan 50min
🚚 No ELD, No Load? How ELD-Exempt Carriers Really Get Booked | Final Mile 124
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚨 Fraud Alert: Fake carrier showed legit tracking, took a $2K fuel advance, never picked up the load 🚚 ELD Question: Ho...
23 Des 202513min
💥 $2,000 Fuel Advance Lost — Here’s What Actually Happened | Episode 324
We break down a real Idaho-to-Florida scam where clean onboarding, fake documents, and convincing GPS pings led to a $2,000 fuel advance disappearing without a pickup. With tender rejections climbing ...
19 Des 202553min
How New Freight Brokers Win In A Loose Market | Final Mile 123
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 📦 Is There Still Opportunity for New Brokers? — Is there still enough freight for new brokers to make real money? 🚨 ...
16 Des 202526min
Get Your Freight Brokerage Ready for Next Year | Episode 323
Ever feel like you’re moving more freight but keeping less money? This breaks down a real year-end audit showing where margin leaks happen—from accounts and lanes to tech stack waste—and how to tweak ...
12 Des 20251h
Why Unpredictable Freight Makes Brokers Essential | Final Mile 122
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Which industries have the highest demand and best success rates for freight brokers? 🔍 When using DAT, how do you dea...
9 Des 202521min
CRM Tips for Freight Brokers | Episode 322
Prospecting shouldn’t feel like starting from zero every time. This episode shows you how to turn your CRM into a real-time command center—tracking every activity, contact, quote, and next step so you...
5 Des 20251h 2min
Broker Wants You To Pay $350 Before Loading? | Final Mile 121
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🛑 Getting off a broker’s DNU vs new MC 🔍 Steps to verify a carrier before tendering freight 💰 Broker demanding $350 ...
25 Nov 202514min
