The Final Mile #10 Switching from Trucker to Freight Broker
Paula: “How do I find the correct specs for a John Deere tractor?” Alexis: “Should I use business cards and flyers? If so, what do you have on them?” Devorous: “If I get my own truck and authority, w...
26 Sep 202326min
Episode 210: Shipping Pumpkins & Apples (with Jeff Lair of Produce Bluebook)
Join us as we talk with Jeff Lair from Produce Bluebook in a discussion about the seasonality of pumpkins and apples as well as prospecting tips for freight brokers when working with seasonal commodit...
22 Sep 202347min
The Final Mile #9 Standard Pricing for Freight Brokers & More
David: “How can I get into the dispatching side of the business?” Chris: As a broker, how do you go about finding consistent customers?” Gabriela: I’m thinking about hiring a driver for my company, ho...
19 Sep 202327min
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
