Lumpers, Dispatchers, & More Q&A | Final Mile 82
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Ben & Stephen answer your freight brokering questions and discuss:
- Handling extra costs like lumper fees and detention fees – when to charge the shipper
- Calculating fuel surcharges – is it built into the rate or added later?
- Working with airlines and MRO repair facilities – thoughts on dedicated aviation freight
- Why do some brokers refuse to work with dispatch services?
- Dispatch services vs. family members – what’s the difference when representing a carrier?
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Chapters
1. Handling Extra Costs in Shipping (00:00:00)
2. Calculating Fuel Surcharge and Handling Detention (00:11:47)
3. Dispatch Services and Software Tools (00:19:55)
4. Building a Freight Broker Network (00:25:59)
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