Freight 360

How To Kickstart 2026 In Brokerage With CRM Discipline, Diversified Niches, And Better Follow-Ups

Want a real reset for 2026? We break down what’s actually moving the freight market right now and give you a practical blueprint you can run tomorrow—disciplined CRM habits, focused prospecting, timely follow-ups, and boring-but-powerful organization that turns chaos into steady revenue. If you’re ready to trade busywork for momentum, hit play and start the habit changes that compound. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here AscendTMS: Click HereUse 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

🚚 No ELD, No Load? How ELD-Exempt Carriers Really Get Booked | Final Mile 124

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🚨 Fraud Alert: Fake carrier showed legit tracking, took a $2K fuel advance, never picked up the load🚚 ELD Question: How do ELD-exempt carriers get set up on Highway?🧠 Broker Tools: What’s the best CRM for a freight broker? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here AscendTMS: Click HereUse 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

💥 $2,000 Fuel Advance Lost — Here’s What Actually Happened | Episode 324

We break down a real Idaho-to-Florida scam where clean onboarding, fake documents, and convincing GPS pings led to a $2,000 fuel advance disappearing without a pickup. With tender rejections climbing past 10%, tighter capacity is nudging rates up—and making organized fraud more profitable—so we walk through the policy signals, tracking pitfalls, and vetting gaps brokers need to understand. The takeaway is practical and direct: use layered verification, question mismatched equipment and lanes, rely on real human checks when it matters, and fix your process so the lie gets caught before the dock. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here AscendTMS: Click HereUse 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

How New Freight Brokers Win In A Loose Market | Final Mile 123

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:📦 Is There Still Opportunity for New Brokers? — Is there still enough freight for new brokers to make real money?🚨 Broker–Carrier Communication — Why are carriers getting flagged for normal follow-ups while brokers penalize basic communication preferences?💰 Comp Plan Reality Check — $800/week base + tiered commission — fair pay or no? Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here AscendTMS: Click HereUse 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

Get Your Freight Brokerage Ready for Next Year | Episode 323

Ever feel like you’re moving more freight but keeping less money? This breaks down a real year-end audit showing where margin leaks happen—from accounts and lanes to tech stack waste—and how to tweak them. It’s a practical playbook for tracking the right metrics, cutting silent costs, and making next year smarter, not just busier. Support Our Sponsors: QuikSkope - Get a Free Trial: Click HereLevity: Click HereDAT Freight & Analytics - Get 10% off your first year!DAT One - Brokers & Carriers: Click Here AscendTMS: Click HereUse 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