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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 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. https://youtube.com/@Freight360?si=Z8Ro07zZvfKISlfr Let's Talk Freight!™©2024 All Rights Reserved by Freight 360, LLC.

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June 16, 202615 min

Real-World Crisis Calls In Freight Brokerage | Final Mile 145

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:⚠️ Handling carrier threats professionally✅ Building defensible carrier vetting📈 Responding to rising rate pushbackSupport Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

June 12, 20261 hr 2 min

Freight Brokerage Finance From Startup Costs To Profit | Episode 345

Freight brokerage is often called a sales game, but the brokers who last understand the finance behind every load. In this episode, we break down margins, startup costs, cash flow, hiring, compensation models, and the money decisions that help brokerages survive rate swings and grow profitably. Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

June 2, 202614 min

How Much Risk Can A Broker Really Ignore | Final Mile 144

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🚛 Why brokers hide commodity details from new carriers⚠️ What brokers fear most with new MCs📋 Can brokers verify cargo exclusions before onboarding carriers?Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 29, 202654 min

Modern Day Carrier Vetting That Protects Freight Brokers | Episode 344

DOT Blitz Week inspections sideline roughly one out of every three trucks, tightening capacity and driving spot rates higher across all equipment types. In this episode, we break down what those out-of-service numbers really mean, how broker liability and negligent hiring are evolving after recent court rulings, and why your carrier vetting process needs to be practical, documented, and built around the data brokers actually have access to.We also cover how to interpret CSA scores, where carrier vetting tools like Highway and RMIS help or fall short, and how to build a scalable compliance workflow that protects your brokerage without slowing down good carriers. Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 26, 202617 min

Who Pays When Freight Rates Rise | Final Mile 143

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:📈 Are shippers absorbing higher freight rates?📞 When brokers ghost detention rate updates📞 Five-month broker wants honest progress gut checkSupport Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 22, 202658 min

Broker Liability After The Supreme Court Ruling (with Danielle Spinelli) | Episode 343

The Supreme Court’s 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC just changed the liability conversation for freight brokers, especially around negligent hiring and what “reasonable care” really means. We sit down with Danielle Spinelli from GenLogs to break down the ruling, the limits of carrier safety data, and why brokers need a documented, provable carrier vetting process before claims, insurers, shippers, and regulators start asking harder questions. Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 19, 202616 min

Is AI In Your TMS Helping Or Risking Everything | Final Mile 142

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:📄 Starting A Brokerage + Factoring Questions🚛 Handling Carrier Deadhead Pay Requests🤖 Using AI To Automate Brokerage OperationsSupport Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 15, 202655 min

What Contingent Cargo Insurance Actually Covers | Episode 342

Most freight insurance problems start long before a claim ever happens. In this episode, we break down contingent cargo insurance, coverage gaps, excluded commodities, theft claims, and why many brokers and carriers misunderstand what’s actually protected when freight moves. We also cover practical risk management strategies for verifying coverage, handling high-value freight, and avoiding costly surprises when a shipment goes sideways. Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 12, 202617 min

If The Carrier Breaks Down, How Do We Settle The Bill? | Final Mile 141

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🚛 Carrier Breakdown Payment Dispute🏢 Selling An Inactive Trucking Authority📉 Broker Lowered Rate After AgreementSupport Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here

May 8, 20261 hr 20 min

How To Scale A Brokerage With SOPs, Outsourcing, And Applied AI | Episode 341

Your brokerage doesn’t need more shiny tools. It needs systems that actually match the reality of freight operations. In this episode with the Togo crew, we break down why so many logistics AI tools fail, what automation actually works for brokers, and how SOPs, process mapping, and smarter staffing can help teams scale without sacrificing service.We also look ahead at the future of AI in freight brokerage, including data ownership, vendor lock-in, and why smaller brokerages that start building now may have the biggest advantage. Support Our Sponsors:Togo: Click HereOperFi: Click HereQuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereDAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here to get 10% off your first year!DAT Outgo Factoring for Carriers: Click HereAscendTMS: Click Here and use promo code RA-freight360! to get AscendTMS FREE for 90 days!Recommended Products: Click HereFreight Broker Basics Course: Click HereJoin Our Facebook Group: Click HereCheck out all of our content online: Click Here