How Tight Capacity, Changing Rules, And Smarter Vetting Is Reshaping Freight Brokerage | Episode 332
Freight is tightening for real reasons as enforcement and compliance crackdowns pull trucks out of circulation and spot rates start outrunning contract freight. We talk about balancing strong carrier ...
27 Feb 1h
Who Pays When A Load Falls Apart? | Final Mile 131
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🪪 Why brokers request driver CDL 📊 Essential TMS reports to run 🚛 In-transit breakdown: who pays loss Support Our S...
24 Feb 18min
Should You Be A Freight Broker In 2026? | Episode 331
We weigh whether 2026 is the right time to start or double down on a freight brokerage, then map the forces moving the market: rising spot rates, falling volumes, and compliance crackdowns that are sh...
20 Feb 55min
Hiring An Agent Or Growing Solo | Final Mile 130
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Should a solo broker hire an agent? 🆕 When would you use new carriers? 💳 How to build brokerage credit fast? Supp...
17 Feb 14min
How Smart Freight Brokers Turn Follow-Ups Into Revenue | Episode 330
Cold calls get attention, but follow-up is where deals are won. We break down a simple, repeatable system to turn first touches into trusted shipper relationships using sharp recaps, smart timing, and...
13 Feb 58min
Motor Carrier Insurance & More Q&A | Final Mile 129
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Can shippers use load boards? 📝 Any autos vs scheduled autos COI? 📦 Claim filed 2 weeks post-delivery? Support Ou...
10 Feb 16min
Freight Market Turning Point (with Dean Croke from DAT) | Episode 329
In this episode of the Freight 360 podcast, hosts Nate Cross and Ben Kowalski discuss the current state of the freight market with Dean Croke from DAT. They explore recent trends, regulatory changes a...
6 Feb 59min
How Many Cold Call Should New Freight Brokers Make? | Final Mile 128
Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❄️ Why post undeliverable loads during lingering winter storms? 🚚 Are vans or reefers rejected due to age? 📞 What activ...
3 Feb 13min
