Episodes 463
Avg. Duration 44m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (101)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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. 

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Freight Brokerage Finance From Startup Costs To Profit | Episode 345

Jun 12, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

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,…

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

Jun 02, 2026 14m Transcript

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…

Modern Day Carrier Vetting That Protects Freight Brokers | Episode 344

May 29, 2026 54m Transcript

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…

Who Pays When Freight Rates Rise | Final Mile 143

May 26, 2026 17m Transcript

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…

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

May 22, 2026 58m Transcript

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”…

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

May 19, 2026 16m Transcript

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…

What Contingent Cargo Insurance Actually Covers | Episode 342

May 15, 2026 55m Transcript

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…

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

May 12, 2026 17m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🚛 Carrier Breakdown Payment Dispute🏢 Selling An Inactive Trucking Authority📉 Broker Lowered Rate After…

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

May 08, 2026 1h 20m Transcript

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…

Tracking, Check Calls, Sending Photos. Is It Too Much? | Final Mile 140

May 05, 2026 18m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:🤝 Co-brokering with different factoring companies: possible?⚠️ FreightGuard report removal help needed📡 Carrier…

Carrier Sales: Stop Losing Money On Loads | Episode 340

May 01, 2026 59m Transcript

Margins don’t randomly drop to 3% - it usually comes from poor carrier sourcing, weak vetting, and sloppy execution. Tighten your carrier sales process, use real market data, and guide shippers with…

Buying A Trucking Company Can Reset Your Credibility | Final Mile 139

Apr 28, 2026 19m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:Changing factoring companiesThe impacts of selling an MCRail rates vs. Van ratesDefault settings in your TMSSupport…

Scaling A Freight Brokerage | Episode 339

Apr 24, 2026 57m Transcript

You can have authority, a license, and customers—but still not have a real brokerage, just a founder doing everything until growth turns into chaos. Scaling usually fails not from lack of freight,…

Spot Market Pricing For Freight Brokers | Final Mile 138

Apr 21, 2026 16m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:💰 Carrier rates, margins, shipper pricing basics⏱️ Handling unexpected 24-hour trailer drops🔍 Alternatives to Highway…

60 Minutes Investigates Chameleon Carriers - Here’s The Real Story | Episode 338

Apr 17, 2026 57m Transcript

We break down the 60 Minutes investigation into chameleon carriers and the Super Ego allegations, adding real-world industry context on what’s legit vs. outright fraud—and why weak onboarding and…

How To Price RFP Freight When The Market Flips & More Q&A | Episode 337

Apr 03, 2026 49m Transcript

Freight markets flip fast—one week you’re competitive, the next you’re underwater—so we break down how to price RFP and contract freight, manage risk, and avoid paper rates. We also cover tracking…

Rate Cons That Prevent Surety Bond Claims | Final Mile 136

Mar 31, 2026 16m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:⚖️ Fining Carriers The Right Way vs Wrong Way🚛 Dispatch Services: Pros & Cons🌴 Florida Peak Season…

How To Teach A Dispatcher To Cover Loads Without Guesswork | Episode 336

Mar 27, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Most brokers don’t stall because they can’t sell—they stall because they’re stuck doing ops and don’t know how to train help without losing quality. This episode breaks down how to hire and train a…

"Cash App Me The Money And Trust Me Bro" | Final Mile 135

Mar 24, 2026 27m Transcript

Nate Cross & Ben Kowalski answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:💸 Getting Paid via Cash App? Is it normal or a red flag for carriers?📊 Best Way to Find Loads? Are load boards enough…

Your “Full Integration” That Does Nothing | Episode 335

Mar 20, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

“Integrated” freight software isn’t always as seamless as it sounds. We break down where TMS integrations fall short—and how those gaps can lead to stolen loads, compliance misses, or hidden service…

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