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Freight 360

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

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61:08

Has DOT Enforcement Impacted Rates? | Episode 315

Freight 360 ·

2025/10/10

Two stolen truckloads of premium tequila just exposed how deep freight fraud runs—from double brokering and GPS spoofing to carrier identity theft—plus we are seeing real DOT and ICE enforcement on the road. As non-compliant fleets vanish, rates are rising even while volumes stay nearly the same, revealing how much “ghost capacity” never belonged in the market. We break down what’s happening, why it matters, and the simple fixes brokers, carriers, and shippers can take to restore safety, lega...

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16:45

Freight Fraud, Dispatching, and TWIC Cards | Final...

Freight 360 ·

2025/10/07

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❓ Are dispatchers — especially foreign dispatchers — damaging the industry? What could be the reasons, and how can dispatchers improve to play a positive role? 📱 Could brokers require carriers to use GPS tracking and provide quick video/photo verification at pickup? How realistic is a “Go / No Go” process to prevent fraud? 🪪 What’s the difference between a TWIC card, TSA Certification, and a TSA Indirect Air

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73:04

Freight Collections: How to Protect Cash, Enforce...

Freight 360 ·

2025/10/03

Cash flow isn’t just paperwork—it’s survival for a freight business. In this episode, attorney Cristina Belaval (Freight Collection Solutions) and consultant Janie Howerton share the habits, documents, and legal tools that actually get brokers and carriers paid. From weekly AR routines and clean invoicing to lien rights, setoffs, and collection strategies, they outline how to turn booked margin into real cash while avoiding costly delays. If you want stronger AR discipline and fewer payment s...

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22:32

Broker Risks, Tech Choices, and Agent Recruiting |...

Freight 360 ·

2025/09/30

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🔒 Broker Liability – Who really carries the risk when loads are stolen through identity theft? 💻 Tech Stack – Best TMS and accounting software for new brokers. 👥 Agent Growth – Where to find reliable broker agents and how to structure fair, competitive pay. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power -

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65:49

Fighting for Change: Inside the TIA Policy Forum |...

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2025/09/26

The trucking industry faces a major safety crisis—1 in 5 trucks shouldn’t be on the road, 97% of carriers lack safety ratings, and nearly a quarter of drivers stopped during inspections don’t even have a CDL. At the TIA Policy Forum in D.C., industry leaders pushed for long-delayed safety standards and legislation like the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act. With freight volumes at historic lows, brokers need layered protection—education, procedures, and technology—to guard agai...

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67:22

The FMCSA Data Crisis (with Danielle Chaffin) |...

Freight 360 ·

2025/09/19

The FMCSA’s sudden shutdown of data feeds threw brokers, carriers, and safety officials into chaos, cutting off access to critical verification tools and exposing major vulnerabilities in the freight system. Criminals are already exploiting these gaps by hijacking FMCSA credentials, altering carrier info, and stealing loads—while the agency fails to track changes. At the same time, industry groups continue to push the false “driver shortage” narrative, masking how low standards and oversupply...

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18:35

Gatekeepers, False Reports, and Other Freight Broker...

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2025/09/16

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Tips for new freight brokers 🎓 How to get training as a freight agent 🛑 Dealing with false reports on Carrier411 Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here Freight Broker Basics Course: Click Here Join Our Facebook Group: Click

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75:28

Trucking's Death Spiral: Safety, Wages, and Foreign...

Freight 360 ·

2025/09/12

Veteran trucker Gord Magill joins the podcast to dismantle the “driver shortage” myth. He exposes how cheap labor schemes, like Nebraska recruiting Kenyan drivers, fuel exploitation while rates stay low and safety violations rise. Gord on X: https://x.com/GordMagill/ Gord's Substack: https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/ Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power -...

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20:48

Overcoming Broker Obstacles | Final Mile 110

Freight 360 ·

2025/09/09

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚚 Factoring roadblock: New broker stuck on net-30 factoring with no quick pay — is there a workaround? 📞 Building a book: How can a new broker land shippers and sharpen cold-calling strategy? 🏛️ Gov’t freight: Which business certifications actually help brokers win government loads? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your

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73:37

The Scam Economy of Freight (with Justin Martin) |...

Freight 360 ·

2025/09/05

The trucking industry is being rocked by fraud schemes that threaten honest brokers, carriers, and shippers. In this episode, Justin Martin (SuperTrucker) exposes tactics like ELD tampering, stolen trailers, and “chameleon carriers” that exploit loopholes and undercut legitimate businesses. He shares red flags to spot, why rates remain depressed, and how to protect yourself in today’s high-risk freight market. Follow Justin Martin: https://x.com/supertrucker Support Our Sponsors: Q...

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18:32

Finding Trucks, Crossing Borders, and Growing Your...

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2025/09/02

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: ❓ How do I scale past $10K/month when my current customers are all small? How do I win bigger shippers, and how should my prospecting and pitch change? 🚚 I got a load from a customer — how do I find a truck now? 🇨🇦 As a broker, can I move CAN–CAN (intra-Canada) loads? 🌍 Can I move international loads? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight &

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74:18

Uncovering the ELD Fraud Crisis (with Danielle...

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2025/08/29

The ELD mandate was supposed to make highways safer, but instead it’s created one of the biggest security and safety risks in trucking. On this episode, Danielle Chaffin exposes how fraudulent ELDs fuel crashes, enable drivers to break hours-of-service rules, and leak sensitive cargo data—putting every family on the road at risk. Danielle on X: https://x.com/maybedanielleee Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maybedanielleee/ Links to Danielle’s Articles ELD: https...

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20:52

Why Shippers Need Brokers and How to Handle Load...

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/26

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚫 How to address customers that ask for quotes but never award you business 🤝 Why shippers use brokers instead of going direct to carriers ⚖️ Breaking down negotiating during a hostage load situation Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products:

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55:51

Improving Your Sales Skills as a Freight Broker |...

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2025/08/22

Top freight sales pros don’t win with flashy pitches or closing tricks—they succeed by truly listening. This episode shows how strategic questioning, genuine curiosity, and overcoming ego-driven barriers create the trust and understanding that drive lasting customer relationships. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: C...

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16:10

Tanker Loads, Prospecting, and Authority Aging |...

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/19

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 💰 Bulk Tanker Profitability – Which pays more for dedicated contracts: food-grade or non-hazmat chemical tankers? We break down the pros, cons, and market factors so you can chase the best rates. 📧 Email-Only Prospects – Stuck with a shipper who only wants to email? Learn how to engage on their terms while steering the conversation toward a phone call. 🚛 MC Seasoning – Does paying for an MC and insurance

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60:04

Preparing Your Freight Brokerage for Succession |...

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2025/08/15

Learn how to turn your freight brokerage into a business that thrives without you. We’ll cover the first hires you should make, how to protect and transfer customer relationships, and the smart way to structure your business for maximum value. Whether you’re selling soon or years from now, these strategies will set you up for long-term success. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Po...

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18:19

Survival in a Changing Market | Final Mile 106

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/12

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Is demand for freight brokers declining, and are small brokers still relevant? ❄️ Tips for finding carriers for 2–3 pallet frozen LTL loads. 🛣️ How to transition from owner-operator to freight broker. 💸 What to do if you misquote a load and face a potential loss. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT

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52:02

DAT's Convoy Acquisition: Transforming Freight...

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/08

DAT’s acquisition of Convoy’s tech platform marks a major leap in freight innovation—pairing the largest load board with cutting-edge automation. Bill Driegert, EVP at DAT and co-founder of Uber Freight, explains how the platform streamlines carrier procurement, automates up to 98% of loads, and slashes brokerage costs. With DAT’s full ecosystem—load board, factoring, tracking, and now digital freight matching—the future of freight is faster, smarter, and more efficient. Connect with Bill D...

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20:52

Growing Your Book of Business & Hostage Loads | Final...

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/05

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss: 🚛 Customer keeps asking for quotes but never books — what to do? 📈 How to find new shippers and grow beyond one customer. 🚨 Carrier holding freight hostage — who do you report it to? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here

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59:56

How to Manage Your Brokerage's Profits in Market...

Freight 360 ·

2025/08/01

How can freight brokerages stay profitable in the toughest market in modern history? In this episode, we break down real strategies—like cross-training staff and maintaining a growth mindset—that help companies survive downturns and stay competitive when margins shrink. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click Here Levity: Click Here DAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year! DAT Power - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here Recommended Products: Click Here F...

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