To all those looking to learn how to get into the FREIGHT BROKER/AGENT industry

GTI NY in Manhattan, New York said: I don't think so, and yes..we are an Inc.

You are wrong about finding shippers, you need alot of training.

Good luck, I am done with dummys like you.

Getting shippers is NOT rocket science. It is 20 percent how you present yourself and what you say and 80 percent luck and calling at the right time. If you can send out your packet, that turns the cold call into a prospect. Just always follow up with the ones you sent your packet to.

Just so EVERYONE understands, I am NOT, I repeat, I am NOT saying anything bad about Brokers.

This is just another way to be in the industry without the expense of a authority, bond, ins and haveing to pay the carriers directly.

There are alot of great brokers and agents out there.
It is just a few brokers and agents who give a bad name to everyone.

Hint hint, Carla - Barbara

Hi was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on how to approach potential customers on the phone. I think the word broker is a cuss word to some of these people and i was hoping maybe someone with a little experience could offer some good advice, Thanks alot in advance

ANTMAN_GA in Dahlonega, Georgia said: Hi was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on how to approach potential customers on the phone. I think the word broker is a cuss word to some of these people and i was hoping maybe someone with a little experience could offer some good advice, Thanks alot in advance

Antman,

If you want, check out my profile for my web site and contact info and I will be more than happy to steer you in the right direction.

Marty. Leave it alone. A forum is supposed to be informative and full of opinions. People need to take in what is said, research and find out what is right with them.. Nothing was directed to you so shut up for once in your life. You have been scorned by an ex or something and find females a threat. I have nothing to do with that. I do have the experience or you wouldn't have became so vindictive after I said I was done with your company.. I am sure that real brokers can read between the lines. I am here. I am going to stay here whether you like it or not. Quit the personal attacks and get back to biz.
May God Bless and help you.

Barbara Collins in Wichita, Kansas said: Marty. Leave it alone. A forum is supposed to be informative and full of opinions. People need to take in what is said, research and find out what is right with them.. Nothing was directed to you so shut up for once in your life. You have been scorned by an ex or something and find females a threat. I have nothing to do with that. I do have the experience or you wouldn't have became so vindictive after I said I was done with your company.. I am sure that real brokers can read between the lines. I am here. I am going to stay here whether you like it or not. Quit the personal attacks and get back to biz.
May God Bless and help you.

LOL, You left us......I dont think so honey.

But, Why dont you answer my post about you claiming to work for such a wonderful company than your next post your looking for a new company to work for.

Why cant you answer any questions people here ask you about that and about having people send you money.

Excuse me, I love woman....I respect them all...I do have female friends and family members that I adore.

I said woman, your not a woman, especially the language you use and things you type.

Just keep up with the lies..your good at it

LOL. I have proved it to those that call. THey are free to listen to the threatening recordings and free to read what I have.
Bye Marty.

Barbara Collins in Wichita, Kansas said: LOL. I have proved it to those that call. THey are free to listen to the threatening recordings and free to read what I have.
Bye Marty.

You just want to keep going and going...you don't learn

Barbara Collins in Wichita, Kansas said: Yes, I left you. I didn't move any freight with you because you claimed to be able to move whatever I gave you. You didn't. I then told you I was done and then you went psycho ballistic. I have those ims also. Your crap is old. If you have to slam someone in order to get business, then I pity you. Do you remember the pics that you sent? Was I bad then? No, only when I QUIT. Do you remember how you called me when I posted that I was tired of my current broker? It took all of 10 minutes from the time I posted to the time you called me. Yes, I have the recorded conversation. I am not the idiot you claim I am. Been around the block too sweetie. Again, let it go. You are getting off course. You can't make me leave like you would desire. People have called me about you too. I just chalk it up to experience. Thank you Sydney for putting some things in perspective for me.

OK, the above words are you, you just said that you didnt move any freight with me...............so, why are you telling people I owe you money for moving freight, when you just stated you didn't move any.

Now you just got caught in your own lies, lies and more lies.

Whates gonna be your excuse to get out of this one, another lie

Barbara Collins in Wichita, Kansas said: Getting shippers is NOT rocket science. It is 20 percent how you present yourself and what you say and 80 percent luck and calling at the right time. If you can send out your packet, that turns the cold call into a prospect. Just always follow up with the ones you sent your packet to.

Now that is what the forum is about information your getting back on track Good Luck

ANTMAN_GA in Dahlonega, Georgia said: yes -

remember to check everything and everyone out before you give them money or your customers.

I will call on Monday the 28th

GTI NY in Manhattan, New York said: OK, the above words are you, you just said that you didnt move any freight with me...............so, why are you telling people I owe you money for moving freight, when you just stated you didn't move any.

Now you just got caught in your own lies, lies and more lies.

Whates gonna be your excuse to get out of this one, another lie

Simple. You back doored me and told my shippers that you were making the calls for me. No more business with you Marty. I am not going to humor you any more.
Later

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

Plz send me an email! jazypooh563@yahoo.com

I really would love to learn this job! Plz help me! I am counting on you

I will be hitting the ground running soon with my freight brokering and was wondering if someone could explain the process on "Factoring" selling my invoices

go to ixltruckjobs.ixltrainingbooks.com lot of free info on factoring and other info also listed is a company yo contact

good luck

Bobbie in Melbourne, Florida said: Goodness......I've never read such garbage. I am an agent for Transglobal USA and hold that company in high regards. They were gracious enough to take me on as an agent last year when I had no training a complete newbie to the business. For the record TRANSGLOBAL USA is an outstanding company to work with. They are respectful and treat others with respect. I can't say enough GOOD things about them.

Hi, could you give me contact information on Transglobal. I am a newbie and looking for an honest and solid company that would be willing to take me on. It is so hard to know who to believe with all this trash going on. As a new agent really looking to get a start I have already learned you can't trust anyone in this industry.

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

HEY I AM 35 YR OLD AND BEEN A DRIVER FOR 11 I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN THE BROKERING BUSINESS

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I have started a agency through a well known company but there are some questions I have with this that maybe someone can address.
Sales calls and customers... is there a glut of brokers out there, and a soft frieght movement. As I have found it hard to get customers or loads that are not cheap.
Drivers, carriers... There are some that smell blood and charge or want out of this world prices. How do you get around that, and figure out where the carriers are and the prices for shipments.
Cheap frieght.. How to spot it a mile away,and how toi figure out if something is cheap. Does it very from location to location? And why is it still around as it doesn't help anyone.

Cheap freight , well be here as long as there are carriers welling to haul it,brokers that are welling to take them or take a large slice and look for those carriers that welling to haul it at a very cheap rate and shipper that can find brokers or carriers that arewelling to take them. Rates very from state to state coming or going. Find out what the average rate for that lane. You will always come across cheap freight them but it up to you if you want to deal with them.

There is alot of brokers out there, but there's alot of freight out there too. You must work hard at obtaining them. Without compromising your agency and yourself. I personally will not take cheap freight and as for carriers if they don't like your rate move on and look for another, there many that will.
Good luck

Thanks, Sydney.
Sounds like we are on the right track with the agency then. As we weed out the cheap stuff and will not even post it. It is just a bad day today, tomorrow will be better. Baby steps, taking baby steps.

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

My hardest part is finding the customers any help you could give me in that area would be greatly appreciated. I am moving some loads but know I could be moving a lot more. please contact me at jdameron07@gmail.com

Go to his website and read his blogs freightbizz.com He has on on cold calls and shipper

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

i am a truck driver now and i am dieing to learn the biz of freight brokering can u please give me some advise on where to start

im wating for a responce

SOUTH SIDER in santa paula, California said: im wating for a responce

Who do you want to respond???? What is your question?

I want to check broker autority if is active in fmcsa.

If anyone nkows how to check it, please let me nkow how to check it.

thanks
Jaguar

Jaguar in Louisville, Kentucky said: I want to check broker autority if is active in fmcsa.

If anyone nkows how to check it, please let me nkow how to check it.

thanks
Jaguar

go here
li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist

This website is for trucking only. can you try again for broker only.

li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist

Jaguar in Louisville, Kentucky said: This website is for trucking only. can you try again for broker only.

li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist

Type in their MC# and you can check trucks or brokers

www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/licensing/agents.htm

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

Hello Terry.
my name is Jose, I Own a small trucking company and i'm very interested in becoming a freight agent. over the 4 years that i've been running my trucks i've got experience in the operation side even billing. But i still need some help with sales. i checked your website and i found it very helpful. I'd like some guidelines as far as fainding a good broker to work for. i'd like to know if there is gonna be a problem with me having my own trucks since i would load my trucks first. also i'd like to find a broker with good credia and that has a good quick pay program to the carriers. thank you for your help.
jose hernandez
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jwalher@bellsouth.net

terry im intrested in learning please contact me
surlogistics@yahoo.com

his e-mail is ltltlogistics@centurytel.net

jwalher in Newnan, Georgia said: Hello Terry.
my name is Jose, I Own a small trucking company and i'm very interested in becoming a freight agent. over the 4 years that i've been running my trucks i've got experience in the operation side even billing. But i still need some help with sales. i checked your website and i found it very helpful. I'd like some guidelines as far as fainding a good broker to work for. i'd like to know if there is gonna be a problem with me having my own trucks since i would load my trucks first. also i'd like to find a broker with good credia and that has a good quick pay program to the carriers. thank you for your help.
jose hernandez
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jwalher@bellsouth.net

i agree

Mike S in Hopkins, Minnesota said: Terry's a good guy and a real asset to this business. I owe the guy..Plenty of free insight % experience.

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

Hi Terry I definitly need some advice on how to penetrate this industry. Thanks

I would be very interetsed. I am all setup, with phone,fax and highspeed internet. I have been a truck driver for 20+ yrs and need a change, it would be cool if you could help me get started.
Rick

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

i would really love to learn can you be of help

Terry Trepanier in Fall River, Wisconsin said: Hi I am a freight agent out of wisconsin. I've been doing this for 5 years. I learned this biz on my own with no school that I had to pay outragious amounts of money to.If I had to learn it over from the ground up there would only be a few things that I would want to know upfront.If you really want to get into this business then I will teach you how and it won't cost you a dime.

how did you go about finding your shipping companies

BrokersBuddy1 in Anacortes, Washington said: go here
li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist

go the the website, reg n licensing, cintinue, carrier search, mc #, click view,

what do you do now??
I know alot of folks think this is easy but I'm here to tell you it is not. I have been in transportation for 16 years and it is a long hard road when it comes to getting in the door with shippers and then trying to keep them. I was a driver before and also had a strong office background and thought this would be easy because I had basically done most of it.... boy was I wrong...I'm not trying to talk you out of it just want you to know its not as easy as you might think I have been at it a year and basically if I didn't have a 2nd income I would have gone hungry but I keep plugging away ... good luck to you I hope you do well.... the training coursed you buy are crap! I did and sent them back.

Are you talking about the home study programs are crap ???

When You penetrate this industry, Please give Me a shout out. Getting started has been elusive. Thanks

I better back up or everyone will be jumping up and down, the one I bought was not good it told you everything that anyone with any comon sense would know. so I set it back and got my money back.

Would you really? My husband has been an owner operator for 15 years, his father an owner operator for over 30 years and have lost my job and am looking to get into the business ASAP

Barbara Collins in Kansas City, Missouri said: Jazzmine. Do you have an e-mail? I can and will help you. I can answer all of your questions. Let me know if you would like me to do that.

hi i read your blog and was interested in becoming a freight broker agent and i would appreciate alittle guidance so if you could email me at msdbrown74@yahoo.com it would be so helpful and i would be so grateful to you

Can anyone here tell or show me the best way to get started in becoming a freight broker agent.

I have been in sales for about 20 yrs and enjoy it.
Just wanting to try something new.

I am a quick learner and have the ability to bring sales knowledge to the table to any company and help them grow.