Kuuntele Freight 360

When it comes to vetting motor carriers, each freight broker has their own preferences on what to look for and what to avoid. In this episode, we're opening the hood on our own personal rule sets that we use when selecting motor carriers. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here [https://quikskope.com/] Levity: Click Here [https://levity.ai/] DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here [https://www.dat.com/power/1959316] https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316 Recommended Products: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/] Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here [https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics] Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811] Check out all of our content online: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/]

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: * Should I be using an official quote form when sending pricing to a customer? * Is it realistic to earn $1 million a year as a cradle-to-grave rep handling mostly LTL with 25% commission? * When managing LTL and FTL with FedEx and UPS, should I explore alternative shipping options beyond current contracts? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here [https://quikskope.com/] Levity: Click Here [https://levity.ai/] DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here [https://www.dat.com/power/1959316] https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316 Recommended Products: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/] Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here [https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics] Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811] Check out all of our content online: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/]

In this episode of Freight 360, the hosts break down freight brokering basics with a focus on carrier selection and fraud prevention. They cover how the current economy affects the industry, share a global outlook, and dive into a real case of identity theft. Key takeaways include best practices for vetting carriers, staying ahead of fraud tactics, and the value of training and education in spotting red flags. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here [https://quikskope.com/] Levity: Click Here [https://levity.ai/] DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here [https://www.dat.com/power/1959316] https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316 Recommended Products: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/] Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here [https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics] Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811] Check out all of our content online: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/]

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: * What's the biggest challenge brokers face when it comes to shipping freight? * How to find bulk carriers and handle washout requirements. * GPS tracking issues: Why isn't it pinging every 30 minutes like it should? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here [https://quikskope.com/] Levity: Click Here [https://levity.ai/] DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here [https://www.dat.com/power/1959316] https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316 Recommended Products: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/] Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here [https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics] Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811] Check out all of our content online: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/]

Ever wonder why some freight brokerages thrive while others constantly struggle with cash flow problems? The answer lies in mastering the fundamentals that many brokers overlook. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the critical but often neglected basics that make or break your brokerage operation. We share real stories of brokerages that generated impressive revenue on paper but collapsed when they couldn't collect payments because of poor documentation practices. You'll discover why verbal agreements without written confirmation are worthless, how missing verification steps can cost thousands in claims, and why immediate proof of delivery matters more than you think. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here [https://quikskope.com/] Levity: Click Here [https://levity.ai/] DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here [https://www.dat.com/power/1959316] https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316 Recommended Products: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/] Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here [https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics] Join Our Facebook Group: Click Here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811] Check out all of our content online: Click Here [https://www.freight360.net/]