Breaking Down the Freight Broker Role | Episode 285

03/14/25 • 61 min

Benjamin and Stephen break down the many roles in freight brokerage, from freight agents to carrier sales reps, and the challenges of customer acquisition. They dive into market trends, tariffs, cargo theft, and cyber scams, highlighting the need for clearer job titles and stronger fraud enforcement. Plus, they discuss AI’s impact on logistics and the challenges of economic uncertainty in this high-stakes industry.

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TONUs, Freight Rates, & More Q&A | Final Mile 84

Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:

TONU Fees & Cancellations – Is it reasonable to charge a 24-hour cancellation fee on shipments? (Sounds like a TONU question.)
Trucking Cost Per Mile – What’s the industry average for a trucking company? Comparing $1.80 vs. $2.07 per mile.
Freight Broker vs. Sales Jobs – How does being a freight broker compare to other sales roles?
Career Moves in Logistics – After two years in freight brokerage, what’s next? What was your next job after brokering? Is there a path in logistics beyond traditional brokerage?

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Freight 360 - Breaking Down the Freight Broker Role | Episode 285

Transcript

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Welcome to this week's episode of Freight 360 . It is Stephen and I going to be with you this week , as Nate is still active duty with the National Guard dealing with the strike up in upstate New York prisons .

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We're going to dig into what is a freight broker , but what we're going to answer is that

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