Freight 360

Freight 360

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It's the Freight360 podcast from Freight Broker Sales tips to Sports Talk. This podcast is all about helping you grow as a Freight Broker with your hosts, Nate Cross and Benjamin Kowalski.  New episodes every Friday and our Q&A series "The Final Mile" every Tuesday. Join us as we dive into the freight industry to provide you with the latest in Freight Broker education and industry news. If you have a question you would like answered on our show visit the website below or leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts. Visit our website www.freight360.net for our complete library of free conten...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 147: Assessorial Charges 08.07.2022

When should you pay detention? What is a TONU? We're talking assessorial charges in this episode! Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepISponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here D...

Episode 146: How to Protect Your Book of Business 01.07.2022

The economy is shifting, fuel prices are up, and customers are returning to bids. What can you do to protect the customers and business that you have? We cover some basic action items that you can do to secure your brokerage business. DAT Article: https://www.dat.com/blog/post/containerized-imports-show-no-sign-of-slowing-down DAT Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j1DnqfqwdV228dMtHIQAg?si...

Episode 145: Selling Loads in a Changing Market 24.06.2022

As the freight market shifts, it’s a good time to double down your efforts to build your carrier network and carrier relationships. In this episode, Nate and Ben talk about the strategies to sell more loads and strengthen your carrier network. Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-universityGroup Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepISponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAPFreight...

Episode 144: How to Develop an Agent Program 17.06.2022

Building an agent program isn't as simple as hiring agents and sitting back to collect profits. It takes time, experience, and a lot of planning. We explore some of the basic concepts that you should consider if you are ever thinking of bringing on freight agents. Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: ht...

Episode 143: Training Employees (with Trey Griggs and Dan McCann) 10.06.2022

With the labor shortage being a hurdle for growing freight brokerages right now, training is a hot topic. Who should train? How long should you train someone? What methods should you use to train them? We talk with Trey Griggs and Dan McCann about training and some creative solutions. Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsor...

Episode 142: Double Brokering 03.06.2022

Double brokering schemes have gotten worse and worse in the recent months. How do they work, and how can you protect yourself from these fraudulent scams? Listen in to this week’s episode for our full breakdown. Carrier 411 Article: https://www.carrier411.com/co-brokering-double-brokering.cfm •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXep...

Episode 141: Managing Your Sales Pipeline 27.05.2022

How should you be managing your leads in your sales pipeline? In this episode, we break down the process of qualifying leads, managing follow up, and progressing a prospect through your pipeline. Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Supp...

Throwback Episode: How to Find Shippers 20.05.2022

This week, Nate is on the road and Ben is under the weather, so we're re-releasing one of our top episodes, "How to Find Shippers" so make sure take it all in and work on building your book of business. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affilia...

Episode 140: Protecting Against Bad Debt (with Matt Perkins) 13.05.2022

Freight brokers still have to pay carriers promptly even if their customers are behind on payments, or even worse, if they go out of business. We talked with Matt Perkins, a brokerage owner, about ways that you can protect your brokerage from bad debt situations. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coa...

Episode 139: Creating Your Sales Pipeline 06.05.2022

Freight Brokers need customer to be successful, but how do you get customers? It all starts with creating a list of prospects to call. In this episode, we're discussing what you need to do to create your sales pipeline and gather a list of shippers. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: ht...

Episode 138: Brokering Freight in a Shifting Market 29.04.2022

What should you do when the market shifts? We're seeing it lately - the spot market is getting cheaper, and oddly enough it's cheaper than contract pricing. Listen in as Nate and Ben discuss the market shift and what you can do to stay on top of your game. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group...

Episode 137: Becoming a Freight Agent 22.04.2022

Are you considering becoming a freight agent? If you're switching from the traditional W2 model or even considering dropping your own brokerage authority, we break down everything you need to know and consider in this episode. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sp...

Episode 136 - Freight Broker Associations 15.04.2022

Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click He...

Episode 135: Project Freight 08.04.2022

Working on project freight involves more work and complexity than a simple 1 pick 1 drop load. In this episode we explore project freight, how to prospect it, how to manage it, and give you some tips as you explore this part of the freight broker industry. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching:...

Episode 134: Freight Claims 01.04.2022

What do you do when there's a claim on a load? No one likes dealing with claims, but it's a real thing in our industry. In this episode, we walk through the claims process and give you some tips on what you can do to make this process as painless as possible. FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/grain-shippers-want-regulators-to-press-railroads-on-service-issues •Ukrai...

Episode 133: The "Optimal" Way to Prospect Shippers 25.03.2022

Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click He...

Episode 132: Load Lists vs. Real Opportunities 18.03.2022

There's a big difference between bidding on list freight just to give your customer a price versus actually working on loads that need to be covered. We explore the difference along with how to balance these different situations as you build your book of business. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://gofund.me/62c7fc3e •Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Gro...

Episode 131: Factoring Explained & Ukraine's Impact on Freight 11.03.2022

How does factoring work, and how can you manage cashflow as a brand new freight broker? We also add some listener feedback on dispatching tips and talk about the Ukraine situation. Ukrainian Guardian Angel Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Guardian-Angels-Fund•Trucking & Logistics Professionals for Ukraine: https://www.tlpu.net/•FreightWaves Article: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-l...

Episode 130: Dispatch Checklist 04.03.2022

Are you following the right steps when you dispatch a driver? Are you asking the right questions? Here's everything you need to do to prevent issues as a freight broker! Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Tog...

Episode 129: How to Find Ideal Customers 25.02.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for...

Episode 128: Drayage and Intermodal Freight 18.02.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for...

Episode 127: Q&A on Growth, Tools, and More 11.02.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/•Cold Calling Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYhmsavBvsM •Carrier Lists: https://www.carrierlists.com/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial:...

Episode 126: Adding Agents to Your Brokerage 04.02.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for...

Episode 125: How to Quote Customers 28.01.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for...

Episode 124: Setting Your Goals 21.01.2022

Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university•Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI•Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP•Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Support Our Sponsors: Togo: Click Here OperFi: Click Here QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year! DAT Outgo Factoring for...

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