How to Make Money as a Freight Broker Shipping Fresh Produce [10 TIPS]

Welcome back to another episode of Freight Broker Boot Camp, this week on the show I am joined by past guest and produce expert Eloy Lozano. With over 10 years of experience under his belt, Eloy has witnessed first-hand the ups and downs of the industry. In this episode, he goes into 10 tips all freight brokers need to know about the produce niche!   Timestamps: [00:07] 10 tips freight brokers need to know about the produce niche [00:36] Introduction to Eloy [02:21] Types of produce shipped [04:19] #1 – Know the temperature of the product you're hauling [06:00] #2 – Know the weight of the box and pallet you are loading [07:22] #3 – Make sure your box and case count are accurate [09:10] #4 – Make sure your driver pulps the product [10:11] #5 – Always make sure your reefer is set on a continuous mode, not cycle [12:13] #6 – Make sure your driver is signing off for the correct product and temperature [13:46] #7 – Make sure all products can run at the same temperature levels [15:29] #8 – Rates in produce are competitive, don't be known as the cheapest [18:08] #9 – Make sure your appointments are scheduled accordingly [19:59] #10 – Make sure your driver has his load locks secured [21:56] Biggest states for produce [23:11] Subscribe, Rate & Review! ---------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect w/ Dennis & Learn More! Connect with me on LinkedIn Learn to Become A Freight Broker/Agent in 30 Days or Less! Watch Freight Broker Training Videos FREE Recently Ranked "Top 30 Freight Podcast"