Stephen Ruhe &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:<ul><li>Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners?</li><li>Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load?</li><li>Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL?</li><li>Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers?</li><li>Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after 2-hour delays.</li><li>Low Rates: Why accept $350 loads from FL to Atlanta?</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;Stephen Ruhe &amp;amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Becoming a Broker: &lt;/b&gt;W2 vs. agent for beginners?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tarping Issue: &lt;/b&gt;Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reefer Trucks: &lt;/b&gt;Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Transparency: &lt;/b&gt;Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Detention Fees: &lt;/b&gt;Raise fees to $250/hour after 2-hour delays.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Low Rates: &lt;/b&gt;Why accept $350 loads from FL to Atlanta?&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>

Stephen Ruhe &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Becoming a Broker: W2 vs. agent for beginners?Tarping Issue: Who’s liable for untarped $10K damaged load?Reefer Trucks: Are 26’ reefer trucks worth it for LTL?Transparency: Why don’t brokers share shipment profits with carriers?Detention Fees: Raise fees to $250/hour after 2-hour delays.Low Rates: Why accept $350 loads from FL to Atlanta? Support Our Sponsors:QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Cli...

Becoming a Broker, Detention Fees, and Broker Transparency | Final Mile 76

Nate Cross &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:<ul><li>Negotiating rates with motor carriers</li><li>High volume, low margin freight for freight brokers</li><li>Hiring agents, sub-agents, and employees for a freight brokerage</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;&lt;b&gt;Nate Cross &amp;amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Negotiating rates with motor carriers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;High volume, low margin freight for freight brokers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hiring agents, sub-agents, and employees for a freight brokerage&lt;/b&gt;&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:Negotiating rates with motor carriersHigh volume, low margin freight for freight brokersHiring agents, sub-agents, and employees for a freight brokerage 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 - C...

Negotiating, Low Margin Freight, and Commissions | Final Mile 74

Can AI-generated voices replace human interaction in freight? This episode dives into how tech advancements and market trends are reshaping freight brokerage, creating opportunities for growth. We share insights on the evolving demand for brokerage education and how small brokerages can thrive through strategic acquisitions and better resources. Plus, we explore freight sales strategies and the challenges of dual brokerage trucking models, all with a mix of humor and expertise. 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;Can AI-generated voices replace human interaction in freight? This episode dives into how tech advancements and market trends are reshaping freight brokerage, creating opportunities for growth. We share insights on the evolving demand for brokerage education and how small brokerages can thrive through strategic acquisitions and better resources. Plus, we explore freight sales strategies and the challenges of dual brokerage trucking models, all with a mix of humor and expertise.&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>

Can AI-generated voices replace human interaction in freight? This episode dives into how tech advancements and market trends are reshaping freight brokerage, creating opportunities for growth. We share insights on the evolving demand for brokerage education and how small brokerages can thrive through strategic acquisitions and better resources. Plus, we explore freight sales strategies and the challenges of dual brokerage trucking models, all with a mix of humor and expertise.   Support Our ...

Small Brokerage Growth vs Carriers | Episode 274

Nate Cross &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: - Customers that won’t use brokers - Delivery Appointment Issues - Broker Margin Transparency - Power Only Load Outs 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;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;- Customers that won’t use brokers&lt;br/&gt;- Delivery Appointment Issues&lt;br/&gt;- Broker Margin Transparency&lt;br/&gt;- Power Only Load Outs&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>

Nate Cross &amp; Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:- Customers that won’t use brokers- Delivery Appointment Issues- Broker Margin Transparency- Power Only Load Outs 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...

Layover Fees, Transparency Debate, and More Q&A | Final Mile 73

<ul><li>Dive into the evolution of freight brokerage, from the Motor Carrier Acts of 1935 and 1980 to the transparency mandates of CFR 371.3(c), reshaping the industry into a dynamic and competitive space.</li><li>Discover how deregulation transformed brokers from salespeople into critical financial facilitators, similar to Uber’s disruption of the taxi industry.</li><li>Explore challenges like accident-related driver terminations and appeals processes, alongside comparisons of regulatory landscapes across North America.</li></ul>This episode unpacks key historical shifts and current trends shaping the freight brokerage industry. 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;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dive into the evolution of freight brokerage, from the Motor Carrier Acts of 1935 and 1980 to the transparency mandates of CFR 371.3(c), reshaping the industry into a dynamic and competitive space.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover how deregulation transformed brokers from salespeople into critical financial facilitators, similar to Uber’s disruption of the taxi industry.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore challenges like accident-related driver terminations and appeals processes, alongside comparisons of regulatory landscapes across North America.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode unpacks key historical shifts and current trends shaping the freight brokerage industry.&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>

Dive into the evolution of freight brokerage, from the Motor Carrier Acts of 1935 and 1980 to the transparency mandates of CFR 371.3(c), reshaping the industry into a dynamic and competitive space.Discover how deregulation transformed brokers from salespeople into critical financial facilitators, similar to Uber’s disruption of the taxi industry.Explore challenges like accident-related driver terminations and appeals processes, alongside comparisons of regulatory landscapes across North Ameri...

Freight Broker Evolution - From 1935 to 1980 and Beyond | Episode 273

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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