Join us for a conversation with Alex Winston, President of Expedite All, as he shares his journey from law to logistics and how his company handles long-haul freight with sprinter vans, box trucks, and straight trucks. We discuss the impact of a potential port strike on the supply chain, the role of freight brokers, and the resilience required in logistics. Alex also explains the nuances of &quot;small truckload&quot; freight and the risks new brokers face using load boards, offering advice on partnering with trusted entities. Finally, he reflects on the challenges and rewards of transitioning from law to freight brokering. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-winston-11408025/ Check out Expedite All: https://expediteall.com/ Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: <a href='https://quikskope.com/'>Click Here</a> Levity: <a href='https://levity.ai/'>Click Here</a> Bluebook Services: <a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'>Click Here</a> DAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'>Click Here</a> DAT Express - Brokers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'>Click Here</a> Truckers Edge - Carriers: <a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'>Click Here </a> Recommended Products: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'>Click Here</a> Freight Broker Basics Course: <a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'>Click Here</a> Join Our Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'>Click Here</a> Check out all of our content online: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/'>Click Here</a>

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Join us for a conversation with Alex Winston, President of Expedite All, as he shares his journey from law to logistics and how his company handles long-haul freight with sprinter vans, box trucks, and straight trucks. We discuss the impact of a potential port strike on the supply chain, the role of freight brokers, and the resilience required in logistics. Alex also explains the nuances of "small truckload" freight and the risks new brokers face using load boards, offering advice on partneri...

Expedited Freight 101 (with Alex Winston of Expedite All) | Episode 263

Ben Kowalski &amp; Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:<ul><li>Receiver Issues</li><li>Double Brokered Loads</li><li>Dispatching</li><li>Paying Carriers</li></ul> Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: <a href='https://quikskope.com/'>Click Here</a> Levity: <a href='https://levity.ai/'>Click Here</a> Bluebook Services: <a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'>Click Here</a> DAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'>Click Here</a> DAT Express - Brokers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'>Click Here</a> Truckers Edge - Carriers: <a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'>Click Here </a> Recommended Products: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'>Click Here</a> Freight Broker Basics Course: <a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'>Click Here</a> Join Our Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'>Click Here</a> Check out all of our content online: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/'>Click Here</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ben Kowalski &amp;amp; Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receiver Issues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Double Brokered Loads&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dispatching&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paying Carriers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: &lt;a href='https://quikskope.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Levity: &lt;a href='https://levity.ai/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bluebook Services: &lt;a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Freight &amp;amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!&lt;br/&gt;DAT Power - Brokers &amp;amp; Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Express - Brokers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Truckers Edge - Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Recommended Products: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Freight Broker Basics Course: &lt;a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join Our Facebook Group: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out all of our content online: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ben Kowalski &amp; Stephen Ruhe answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Receiver IssuesDouble Brokered LoadsDispatchingPaying Carriers Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click H...

Avoiding Costly Mistakes and Payment Issues in Freight Brokerage | Final Mile 62

This week on Freight 360, we explore what makes a freight brokerage truly outstanding, focusing on driver fitness, equipment maintenance, and service reliability. We discuss the potential impact of an East Coast port strike and dig into effective sales strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging real-time market insights. Additionally, we address the challenges small carriers face and the vital role of communication in ensuring operational success. To cap it off, we share a casual chat about recent NFL games and a motivational quote to inspire our listeners. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: <a href='https://quikskope.com/'>Click Here</a> Levity: <a href='https://levity.ai/'>Click Here</a> Bluebook Services: <a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'>Click Here</a> DAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'>Click Here</a> DAT Express - Brokers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'>Click Here</a> Truckers Edge - Carriers: <a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'>Click Here </a> Recommended Products: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'>Click Here</a> Freight Broker Basics Course: <a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'>Click Here</a> Join Our Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'>Click Here</a> Check out all of our content online: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/'>Click Here</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on Freight 360, we explore what makes a freight brokerage truly outstanding, focusing on driver fitness, equipment maintenance, and service reliability. We discuss the potential impact of an East Coast port strike and dig into effective sales strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging real-time market insights. Additionally, we address the challenges small carriers face and the vital role of communication in ensuring operational success. To cap it off, we share a casual chat about recent NFL games and a motivational quote to inspire our listeners.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: &lt;a href='https://quikskope.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Levity: &lt;a href='https://levity.ai/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bluebook Services: &lt;a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Freight &amp;amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!&lt;br/&gt;DAT Power - Brokers &amp;amp; Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Express - Brokers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Truckers Edge - Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Recommended Products: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Freight Broker Basics Course: &lt;a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join Our Facebook Group: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out all of our content online: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on Freight 360, we explore what makes a freight brokerage truly outstanding, focusing on driver fitness, equipment maintenance, and service reliability. We discuss the potential impact of an East Coast port strike and dig into effective sales strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging real-time market insights. Additionally, we address the challenges small carriers face and the vital role of communication in ensuring operational success. To...

Exceptional Service & Effective Communication in Freight Brokerage | Episode 262

Nate Cross &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:<ul><li>Reefer LTL</li><li>Carrier Onboarding Tools</li><li>Pricing Multi-Stop Loads</li><li>Volume LTL Shipments</li></ul> Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: <a href='https://quikskope.com/'>Click Here</a> Levity: <a href='https://levity.ai/'>Click Here</a> Bluebook Services: <a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'>Click Here</a> DAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'>Click Here</a> DAT Express - Brokers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'>Click Here</a> Truckers Edge - Carriers: <a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'>Click Here </a> Recommended Products: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'>Click Here</a> Freight Broker Basics Course: <a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'>Click Here</a> Join Our Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'>Click Here</a> Check out all of our content online: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/'>Click Here</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Nate Cross &amp;amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reefer LTL&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carrier Onboarding Tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pricing Multi-Stop Loads&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Volume LTL Shipments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: &lt;a href='https://quikskope.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Levity: &lt;a href='https://levity.ai/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bluebook Services: &lt;a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Freight &amp;amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!&lt;br/&gt;DAT Power - Brokers &amp;amp; Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Express - Brokers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Truckers Edge - Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Recommended Products: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Freight Broker Basics Course: &lt;a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join Our Facebook Group: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out all of our content online: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Nate Cross &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Reefer LTLCarrier Onboarding ToolsPricing Multi-Stop LoadsVolume LTL Shipments Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: Click HereDAT Express - Brokers: Click HereTruckers Edge - Carriers: Click HereRecommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics C...

LTL, Carrier Onboarding, and Multi-Stop Lanes | Final Mile 61

Ready to revolutionize your freight brokerage business? In episode 261 of Freight 360, we cover how to boost efficiency, build trust, and leverage tools to maximize profits. Learn key strategies for quoting loads and discover the psychology behind urgency in decision-making. This is all about how the real brokers get the job done compared to the novices that struggle to succeed. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: <a href='https://quikskope.com/'>Click Here</a> Levity: <a href='https://levity.ai/'>Click Here</a> Bluebook Services: <a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'>Click Here</a> DAT Freight &amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers &amp; Carriers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'>Click Here</a> DAT Express - Brokers: <a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'>Click Here</a> Truckers Edge - Carriers: <a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'>Click Here </a> Recommended Products: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'>Click Here</a> Freight Broker Basics Course: <a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'>Click Here</a> Join Our Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'>Click Here</a> Check out all of our content online: <a href='https://www.freight360.net/'>Click Here</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ready to revolutionize your freight brokerage business? In episode 261 of Freight 360, we cover how to boost efficiency, build trust, and leverage tools to maximize profits. Learn key strategies for quoting loads and discover the psychology behind urgency in decision-making. This is all about how the real brokers get the job done compared to the novices that struggle to succeed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Support Our Sponsors:&lt;br/&gt;QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: &lt;a href='https://quikskope.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Levity: &lt;a href='https://levity.ai/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Bluebook Services: &lt;a href='https://www.bluebookservices.com/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Freight &amp;amp; Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!&lt;br/&gt;DAT Power - Brokers &amp;amp; Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/power/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;DAT Express - Brokers: &lt;a href='https://www.dat.com/express/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Truckers Edge - Carriers: &lt;a href='https://www.truckersedge.net/1959316'&gt;Click Here&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Recommended Products: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/about-freight-broker-basics/sponsor/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Freight Broker Basics Course: &lt;a href='https://freight-360.teachable.com/p/freight-broker-basics'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Join Our Facebook Group: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out all of our content online: &lt;a href='https://www.freight360.net/'&gt;Click Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ready to revolutionize your freight brokerage business? In episode 261 of Freight 360, we cover how to boost efficiency, build trust, and leverage tools to maximize profits. Learn key strategies for quoting loads and discover the psychology behind urgency in decision-making. This is all about how the real brokers get the job done compared to the novices that struggle to succeed.   Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereBluebook Services: Click HereDAT F...

This is How "Real" Freight Brokers Do Business | Episode 261

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.&nbsp; New episodes every Friday and our Q&amp;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 content and resources, tailored to guide you towards a successful career as a Freight Broker. Also check out our YouTube channel for our weekly educational videos.&nbsp; https://youtube.com/@Freight360?si=Z8Ro07zZvfKISlfr Let's Talk Freight!™©2024 All Rights Reserved by Freight 360, LLC.

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