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!
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