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Tom Scheehle in Haines City, Florida

11 months ago

I was recently hired by a trucking company in Haines City, FL to head up a few different projects, one of which is starting a truck brokerage. I'm looking for someone with brokerage experience to be the first person in, help build it up and eventually run it. The trucking company is financially stable and able to offer quick pay options to carriers. We also have 15,000 (soon to be 30,000) sq. feet of refrigerated warehouse capacity along with 45,000 sq. feet of dry capacity. This includes ample dock space for cross-dock and/or LTL consolidation services. If anyone is interested, I can be contacted at the e-mail address in my profile.

Anyone not interested in the brokerage, but possibly interested in using the warehouse and/or local cartage services, feel free to contact me as well.

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Jason in Frisco, Texas

11 months ago

Determining the rates is an easy process. Number one thing you don't want to do is quote a customer to high or too low. Will be glad to help you out.

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Jason in Frisco, Texas

11 months ago

Tom,

Let me know if you need anything else. No project is too big.

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Donald in Waterloo, Ontario

11 months ago

Sure,

How do you go about doing it?

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Tom Scheehle in Haines City, Florida

11 months ago

Be careful bidding too low right now. Truck capacity is high due to the fact that so many companies participated in a buying frenzy of trucks with the pre 2007 EPA engine. Instead of the usual 250,000 or so new trucks hitting the road, there were between 350,000 to 400,000. Towards the end of 2007, things will even back out and rates will begin to creep back up.

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jacob_w-logisticdynamics in Buffalo, New York

11 months ago

Tom Scheehle in Haines City, Florida said: Be careful bidding too low right now. Truck capacity is high due to the fact that so many companies participated in a buying frenzy of trucks with the pre 2007 EPA engine. Instead of the usual 250,000 or so new trucks hitting the road, there were between 350,000 to 400,000. Towards the end of 2007, things will even back out and rates will begin to creep back up.

doesnt more trucks then loads equal lower rates????? and more loads then trucks equal higher rates???? supply and demand, transportation is the ultimate supply and demand industry.

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Tom Scheehle in Haines City, Florida

11 months ago

You are right, supply and demand rules the rates when you are talking spot rates. What I'm saying is customers are going to be bidding out freight at the start of 08 to try to lock carriers and brokers into low rates. Be careful bidding too low b/c rates will start creeping up towards the end of 08. If you bid a middle of the road rate in January, you probably will be too high to get much freight. However, as the year goes on and rates increase, carriers won't be as readily available. Suddenly the rates that were too high at the start of the year are the best at the end of the year and you could end up sitting on a bunch of freight.

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JAWED in Chicago, Illinois

11 months ago

Immediate opening for Experienced Freight Agent with a proven track record and established customer base to help our business grow. We have started this new freight brokerage company and need an experienced freight agent to help us grow our company. We are financially stable to pay for trucking companies.

The ideal candidate will

* Aggressively pursue truckload shippers in your area
* Assist in developing successful pricing strategies to attract
and retain customers
* Be detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
* Make sound financial decisions
* Maintain open communications with Company Headquarters
* Possess strong negotiation skills
* Desire a strong income stream and be willing to do the work to
produce it
* Be a team player and help other new members of team and company to grow

In return we offer

Every tool necessary to work as a freight agent
75% Commission to experienced and successful freight agent
45% Starting commission for new agents willing to start a new career

Please fax your complete and detailed resume to

877.788.5762

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Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois

11 months ago

When you bid rates, don't be the cheapest because you won't make money. Most companies will take the lowest rate. Shipper always look for the lowest price. Sell yourself on service, not price. If you only base yourself on price, you will have to do a lot of work for free. A lot of brokers bid cheap and then offer crappy service when they realize they are working for nothing.

A company using the bidding scale system will start from the bottom and work up. As Jacob said, this is a supply and demand business. We are in the buy and sell business. Most brokers get the freight for cheap and then find the trucks are asking more than the freight is paying.

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jacob_w-logisticdynamics in Buffalo, New York

11 months ago

Mr Broker in Chicago, Illinois said: When you bid rates, don't be the cheapest because you won't make money. Most companies will take the lowest rate. Shipper always look for the lowest price. Sell yourself on service, not price. If you only base yourself on price, you will have to do a lot of work for free.....

For anyone that may have the wrong thought process (in my opinion) about what is fair to make on a load here is some info. In any industry a typical sales person or service provider makes 20-50% depending on the product or service so that alone should let you know that 20 is more then fair. here is where the bad name for brokers come in you take freight at carrier direct prices then just try to cut as much away from a truck as possible, not a good way to do. find a company that you add value to, a company that has no or small transportation department that needs a broker to move their freight because they have no problem paying you a decent price for great service because you are adding value (out sourcing transportation needs the true reason behind brokers). when you try to move "jump ball" freight, freight that a shipper sends out to 20, 30, 40 brokers and the first one to have a truck their at their rate or less gets it, you are wasting your time and not making money and worst of all just hurting the overall industry.

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corneliusin okc in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

11 months ago

Gold Leaf Enterprises INC in Frisco, Texas said: Transportation Agent Opportunity.........

'Excellence in all we do"
Want to work for a company that was founded on, Honesty and Integrity
The company was built around the drivers, we understand what it takes to be a carrier, (the carrier is the one doing all the work, sweating his or her butts off, so why not give more to them..)

Gold leaf Enterprises is a full service transportation company. Providing Full load, LTL, Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Specialty equipment, Gold Leaf Enterprises Inc services all 48 states plus Canada and Mexico

Experienced or Non Experienced Freight broker positions available.

Visit us at GoldLeafEnterprises.org

As an agent with Gold Leaf Enterprises Inc, you will not be forced to make certain amount of calls, nor will you have to work long hours. Work from the comfort of your home. You will work and call as much as you feel fit, Your goals are going to be our goals as well. We want to make sure you will be given the means and the tools to succeed.

Together Everyone Achieves More..

Please send resumes or responses to:
Operations@goldleafenterprises.org
fax 3972-325-1584 or give us a call at 972-325-1584
or mail to:
279 West Main Street Suite 138-149
Frisco TX 75034

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU>> GOLD LEAF ENTERPRISES INC

how are u planning to get nonexperienced brokers experienced

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Tom Scheehle in Haines City, Florida

11 months ago

I agree with a lot of what Jacob is saying, but you can't really set a certain percentage range to try to make on the freight you move. I might make more on a load at a lower percentage (say CA to NJ) than I would on a load with a higher percentage (maybe MI to OH). You have to determine what is an acceptable percentage to make on a lane by lane basis, sometimes through trial and error. As you gain experince, you begin to pretty much know how much profit a given lane should generate to be worth it. If you try to make too much on a lane, all you do is become known as someone who chisels the rates. I would rather move 50 loads with a trucking company making 15% than move 1 load at 50%. I've booked freight and handled sales for trucking companies and as a broker, being a good broker is a tough balancing act. I admire anyone who becomes successful at it while maintaining their integrity.

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CareersinLogistics in Cumberland, Wisconsin

10 months ago

The Freight Trainer in New Holland, Illinois said: How many brokers here work Inter-Modal or Drayage???

How many brokers even know what it is???

Tremendous revenues associated with it and once again less competition from other brokers.

I had to comment to this because I worked for an NVOCC for 4 years some time back and am interested in getting into into the business again. Better question, does anyone know what an NVOCC is? I have spoken to a few truckers that had no idea that this stands for "Non-Vessel-Common Carrier". In other words we were a freight consolidator for mixed commodities that we moved via steamship lines. Just thought I would ask. (I'm a little late posting a reply to these questions by about 3 months and just joined in the forum). Getting alot of good information.

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CareersinLogistics in Cumberland, Wisconsin

10 months ago

OH, by the way, drayage is moving freight from a destination, let's say Tokyo, to another destination in that country, let's say Kobe. I also wanted to ask if there were any brokers out there seeking a person with this type of experience working with SSLines or have the experience working within the NVOCC business. It's a fast moving business, and you are right Trainer, it can be very profitable. I found it more interesting than anything else.

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CareersinLogistics in Cumberland, Wisconsin

10 months ago

Sorry, the actual term for NVOCC is Non-Vessel OCEAN Common Carrier. My mistake. Keep smiling.

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DENITRA in Tampa, Florida

10 months ago

I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CAR SHIPPING BROKER,WHO OR WHAT COMPANY CAN TEACH ME.GOD BLESS

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John Hodur in Naperville, Illinois

9 months ago

Company Profile:

Freight Distribution, Inc. is a third party Logistics Company headquartered in Naperville, IL with agent offices nationwide. We are a provider of logistics brokerage servicing the Continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. With over 25 years of transportation experience we have mastered the art of providing top-notch transportation solutions to some of the nations largest suppliers.

Job Description:

Freight Distribution, Inc. is seeking sales professionals nation wide. Sales Representatives will be in charge of continuing Freight Distribution’s constant growth through new business development and superior customer service. They will be supported by both the internal operations department and management. This is a demanding position that allows very little room for error. Only the most detail orientated candidates should apply.

Preferred Work History:

Freight Brokerage
Full-Truckload Sales or Dispatch
LTL Sales or Dispatch
Inter-modal Sales or Dispatch

Company Offered Benefits:

65% Paid Commissions
Home-based Sales Program
Personalized e-mail address
Access to our online transportation management software
Discounted rate for load boards

Contact me today!!
John@freightdist.com

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jacob_w-logisticdynamics in Buffalo, New York

9 months ago

John Hodur in Naperville, Illinois said:

Freight Distribution, Inc. is a third...

I didnt know we could just run full out job postings... thank you John

Logistic Dynamics, Inc (LDI) is a Buffalo, NY based third party logistics provider which is seeking experienced transportation professional interested in being a FREIGHT BROKER AGENT!

LDI has an impeccable reputation and has quickly become one of the fastest growing logistics providers in the United States. Our freight broker agents enjoy a competitive advantage due to our unique combination of innovative technology, industry expertise and our modern day approach to real world logistics.

As a Freight Broker Agent for LDI you will get:

Financial Support:
No more worrying about freight invoices or collections
Excellent commission based compensation program
Commissions paid weekly on invoiced loads
Excellent credit rating GOLD BOOK status
Profitable and financially stable company
1 or 5 day quick pay option to carriers
Com checks for carrier fuel advances

Agent/Business Support:
Dedicated and experienced Agent support staff
Availability of Nationwide Medical Insurance
Marketing & sales support including website freight quote leads
Complete and ongoing system training
Claims assistance and support

Technology Support:
State of the art transportation management software
Experienced IT management and development team
Auto load posting instantly to over 40 load boards (DAT, ITS, Getloaded)
Fully integrated FMSCA carrier authority and safety data
Available loads emailed daily to carriers
Online freight tracking for customers
Carrier database over 20,000

Minimum experience of 1 year of direct freight brokerage or 2 years in transportation.
Established customer base of active shippers willing to transition their business with you and the ability to develop and cultivate new shippers.
Home based office or equivalent including computer, fax, phone & high speed in

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JAWED in Chicago, Illinois

9 months ago

Hello,
I have a problem regarding one of our loads. We are a new brokerage company and a carrier picked up our load from a customer. We signed rate confirmation sheet, carrier contract and we also offer quick pay but we charge 2% on quick pay. Now carrier after picking up the load says that he will not deliver the load until paid and he doesnt even want to pay us the quick pay. We do not want to pay them until the load is delivered and we receive POD and invoice. What is the legal remedy for us? How can we make them deliver our load? They signed the contract and Rate confirmation sheet.
Please give us the legal advise. Thanks

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Steve in Frisco, Texas

9 months ago

You are the one in control. Don't let him boss and order you around. If he doesn't want to deliver the load as he or she contracted. Simply call the police and tell them the load is being held or hijacked. This is not their product, so their demands should not be fulfilled. DO not give them any funds until you have proof that the load was delivered. If you pay them any advance or anything you will get burned. I guarantee once the cops pull him over he will deliver the product.

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Terrie in Raleigh, North Carolina

9 months ago

Donald in Toronto, Ontario said: Hello,

I own some trucks and would like to get some broker training.

My wife and I work with Landstar as agents and to everyone that is reading this post here is a rule too live by! When we were doing our phone interview we were asked if we took or went to a broker training school and we said no and when we asked why they told us point blank if we wasted money going to one of those schools our interview would have been over!

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Jeff in Keller, Texas

9 months ago

I own one of those schools and the director of my Jacksonville
class and my California class is the third largest Landstar
agent. Landstar also recruits from my school.

Do your homework!

www.transportationtraining.com

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Josh Allen in Chicagoland, Illinois

9 months ago

JAWED in Chicago, Illinois said: Hello,
I have a problem regarding one of our loads. We are a new brokerage company and a carrier picked up our load from a customer. We signed rate confirmation sheet, carrier contract and we also offer quick pay but we charge 2% on quick pay. Now carrier after picking up the load says that he will not deliver the load until paid and he doesnt even want to pay us the quick pay. We do not want to pay them until the load is delivered and we receive POD and invoice. What is the legal remedy for us? How can we make them deliver our load? They signed the contract and Rate confirmation sheet.
Please give us the legal advise. Thanks

I completely agree with Steve in Frisco. I have done the same thing in the past. Also, do us all a favor and be sure to file complaints with the posting boards, TIA, etc.

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CareersinLogistics in Cumberland, Wisconsin

9 months ago

Terrie in Raleigh, North Carolina said: My wife and I work with Landstar as agents and to everyone that is reading this post here is a rule too live by! When we were doing our phone interview we were asked if we took or went to a broker training school and we said no and when we asked why they told us point blank if we wasted money going to one of those schools our interview would have been over!

Terrie, I was wondering how long you have been working with Landstar and how you like them? I had a phone interview recently with their northern regional manager and he would like to meet with me. Can you give me any idea on their percentage cut and how do you like working with them?
Thanks!

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JAWED in Chicago, Illinois

9 months ago

Hello,

I have question about CzarLite and Mars. What do these companies do and what is the difference between them?
I will appreciate detailed answer.

Thanks

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Ryan Gruhn in Ames, Iowa

9 months ago

I am not familiar with Mars but CzarLite is an LTL freight rating system from SMC3 that allows you to evaluate different LTL carriers' rates. Since every LTL carrier has their own complicated and confusing rate tariffs, CzarLite allows you to compare apples to apples from LTL carriers by having them provide you a discount rate based on an even playing field. CzarLite is nothing more then a standardized tariff structure from what I understand.

We don't deal with much LTL frieght. I wish I knew more about it, but I hope this helps.

Thanks,
Ryan

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JAWED in Chicago, Illinois

9 months ago

Can anyone give me information about best and chepest brokerage software?

Thanks

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jacob_w-logisticdynamics in Buffalo, New York

9 months ago

JAWED in Chicago, Illinois said: Can anyone give me information about best and chepest brokerage software?

Thanks

A line I heard recently that I liked was you have three choices and you can get two of them 1- fast 2- good 3- cheap, you can have any two but not three you choose. Now that was pertaining to a shipping customer but I think it is relevant. There is no cheap software that is good. The bad ones are thousands and the ok ones are many many thousands and the great ones arent sold. Looking back I dont think that helped so here is a cheap one doctor dispatch

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Paul in Florida in Sun City Center, Florida

9 months ago

If you can't afford to develop your own, (and most start-ups can't) I would recommend Aljex. We have our own custom software but still use the Aljex as our didpatch piece.

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Jen in Keller, Texas

9 months ago

Contact Patrick or Joe at EInfinitysoftware.com and they'll give you a free demo. They have several different programs to fit different needs and budgets

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Jeff in Keller, Texas

9 months ago

I agree - Joe has a great product. We demo it in our school

Jeff

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Frank in Yorkville, Illinois

9 months ago

I'm interested in becoming an agent, have home office established, experienced in sales, just looking for an opportunity, where do I start?

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Josh Allen in Chicagoland, Illinois

9 months ago

Paul in Florida in Sun City Center, Florida said: If you can't afford to develop your own, (and most start-ups can't) I would recommend Aljex. We have our own custom software but still use the Aljex as our didpatch piece.

MY company has been using Aljex for roughly 10 years. Their newest hosted solution is great for start-ups.

Josh

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Josh Allen in Chicagoland, Illinois

9 months ago

Frank in Yorkville, Illinois said: I'm interested in becoming an agent, have home office established, experienced in sales, just looking for an opportunity, where do I start?

Frank,

I'd be happy to point you in the right direction. You could even visit our office in the NW Suburbs if you like. If you're interested, visit my indeed profile and submit a message through the website.

Thanks,

Josh

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James@embarqmail.com in Kingwood, Texas

9 months ago

Frank in Yorkville, Illinois said: I'm interested in becoming an agent, have home office established, experienced in sales, just looking for an opportunity, where do I start?

What sort of sales experience do you have? I am looking for a good sales person. Do you have any customers lined up yet?

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JAWED in Chicago, Illinois

9 months ago

We are having some problems with two of our loads. We had a customer who wanted us to pick up 2 loads and gave us a pickup date but didn't provide us with any confirmed delivery date. We contracted with the carrier, got our carrier packet and rate confirmation sheet signed with a delivery date which didnt mention the date but clearly said 'to be announced'. We called them and talked to them about layover charges for daily basis which they agreed and we were able to get one appointment for Friday and one for Monday. We talked to them about layover charges and they agreed to the charges and signed an updated rate confirmation sheet. I got a call today from the company's owner and they told me that they will not deliver the load if we do not pay them a lot more amount of money than they agreed.. They are actually black mailining us and asking for a COD and asking for more than they had contracted with us.

We are not set up to pay COD

They are not honoring their own rate confirmation sheet and carrier contract they had signed. They are pretty black mailing us and keeping our load as a hostage
What is our remedy?

I will appreciate your help.

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Josh Allen in Chicagoland, Illinois

9 months ago

JAWED in Chicago, Illinois said: We are having some problems with two of our loads. We had a customer who wanted us to pick up 2 loads and gave us a pickup date but didn't provide us with any confirmed delivery date. We contracted with the carrier, got our carrier packet and rate confirmation sheet signed with a delivery date which didnt mention the date but clearly said 'to be announced'. We called them and talked to them about layover charges for daily basis which they agreed and we were able to get one appointment for Friday and one for Monday. We talked to them about layover charges and they agreed to the charges and signed an updated rate confirmation sheet. I got a call today from the company's owner and they told me that they will not deliver the load if we do not pay them a lot more amount of money than they agreed.. They are actually black mailining us and asking for a COD and asking for more than they had contracted with us.

We are not set up to pay COD

They are not honoring their own rate confirmation sheet and carrier contract they had signed. They are pretty black mailing us and keeping our load as a hostage
What is our remedy?

I will appreciate your help.

Get into contact with the local authorities.

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JJJ in Del Rio, Texas

9 months ago

HEADLINE: Court: Shipper liable for brokered freight charges

Byline: Avery Vise

Shipper Sears, Roebuck and Co. and intermediary National Logistics are jointly and individually liable for nearly a half million dollars in freight charges owed to Oak Harbor Freight Lines, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit recently ruled.

The court concluded, among other things, that Sears bore the risk of nonpayment when it chose to pay freight charges through a broker rather than directly to the motor carrier.

The case involved more than $400,000 in freight bills that broker National Logistics failed to pay Oak Harbor, whereupon the Auburn, Wash., fleet sought payment from the goods' shipper, Sears, Roebuck & Co.

Sears denied liability, saying it already had paid National more than $200,000 in freight charges. The court disagreed, saying, "A shipper should bear the risk when it chooses to pay for the freight charges through a broker rather than directly to the carrier."

That Oak Harbor was named as the carrier on each bill of lading was crucial in proving it was a party to the contract, experts say.

"Oak Harbor is an excellent decision for motor carriers, providing they follow the simple lessons learned from the case," said attorney John Husk of Seaton & Husk in Vienna, Va. "Their names must appear on the bills of lading."

"If a motor carrier fails to identify itself as the carrier on the bill of lading, it may be found not to be a party to the contract, even if it hauled the load," said Dean Tetirick, vice president and general counsel of Apex Capital in Fort Worth, Texas.

The court’s opinion (Case No. 06-35460) is available at www.ca9.uscourts.gov.

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Hall Worldwide Transportation in Murphysboro, Illinois

8 months ago

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jeff in Keller, Texas

8 months ago

If your looking for leads you can go to www.thomasnet.com and get them for free. You can also get a manufactures guide at your local library or chamber of commerce.

I personally like to pull the fortune 500 companies in my area off the internet and send out an email to the corporate traffic manager requesting a bid package. You will be suprised on how many shippers will respond to a professional letter.

For example this am I went to google and typed in fortune 500
companies in DFW.

I found out that DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) claims 24 fortune 500 companies, also, I found out 43% of all Fortune 500 companies are based in Texas.

DFW has now moved ahead of Houston into the fourth position (from fifth) among US metros with the most Fortune 500 comapnies located within a region...according to the
Greater Dallas Chamber...

Be careful moving produce - it can be very lucrative; however, it can be very claims sensitive.

Best wishes and have a great weekend..

Moving Forward.

Jeff

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D.Woodson in Chicago, Illinois

8 months ago

These blogs are help! Rob is right I was with the larger none asset based company in the country that promised me the world
I nearly lost my shirt, I work in air cargo for 8 year and drove over the road for 10years so I had tons of freight leads. The set me up as an agent and forgot about me until I
hook a big account ! Then they would take account from me
and assign it to the larger agency with in the company . These same agent would steal account from after I work them up ! Then corporate had the nerve to come to me and tell me ; after six months that me sale number to low . They fire me and 20 minute minutes later a smaller and more established company hire me with a strong name in the market ! Do not work for these GIANT CORPORATION CLAIMING TO HAVE ACCESS TO 80000 TRUCKS ! THEY LYING YOU ARE THE ONE LOOKING FOR TRUCKS AND BOOKING THE LOADS CALLING THE SHIPPER AND MAKING THE SALES
CALLS . You cant be in two place at one time . you must be able to book loads on go . and e-mail becomes your best friend these shipper have people on staff that are paid to keep shipping price's low.YOU BARTER DONTGET MAD AND ALL WAYS BE KIND AS IF THEY WERE YOUR MOTHER.
REMEMBER YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL THE CUSTOMER A SERVICE THAT ANOTHER COMPANY IS AREADY PROVIDING !YOU JUMP INTO THIS POOL SHARKS YOU BE ABLE TO SERVIVE AT LEAST 8MONTH FINACAILLY $$$$ AND have a writtin business plan in case you need a loan and L.L.C AND A GOOD ACCOUNTANT , A GOOD LAWYER
A GOOD WEB PAGE SO THE CUSTOMER WILL KNOW WHO YOU ARE . AND KNOW WHEN TO WALK FROM BAD FREIGHT DONT MOVE CHEAP FREIGHT!
SHIPPER SAFETY NETS ( THEY WILL GIVE REALLY LOW RATE AND IF YOU ARE DUMB ENOUGH TO TAKE IT ( THAT WHEN THE TROUBLE STARTS ) THE ONLY THING I LEARN AT THAT BIG CORPORATION WAS NEVER MOVE CHEAP FREIGHT .. THAT WHAT KILLING THE MARKET NOT SATURATION. I BEEN AN AGENT 1 YEAR AND 3MONTH I JUST STARTED GET SOLID FREIGHT. p.s and by all mean get a duns # I tried correcting this page

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Jeff in Keller, Texas

8 months ago

Great lesson on that last comment.

Do not take cheap freight. What is cheap freight?
One carrier's headhaul is another's backhaul.

You must know the fair market value for your services. If you see yourself as a consultant for both the shipper and the carrier you will get educated and end up looking out for their
needs and if you do that you will be rewarded with trust and a solid relationship.

Only then will you be paid like a professional. I have found it
is not as much the company your for (as an agent). It really comes down to what kind of work you do. The cream always rises to the top.

I know the top agents for the top broker in the country. He is the director of my Florida and California training school locations. He has been in this business for 40 years and is as solid as a rock. He works hard every day. In this business, their are no short cuts.

Find out what the most important goals are for the shipper and the carrier and help them meet reach those goals and your in business. Rarely is price the main factor. In any economy
shippers need trust worthy service providers and will pay
more if they trust you.

Moving forward,

Jeff

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eric thomas in Duluth, Georgia

8 months ago

can we talk some more about the business, here's my email e_etfreightway@bellsouth.net

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Jeff in Keller, Texas

8 months ago

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abbe in Derby, Kansas

8 months ago

rob in Denver, Colorado said: all you have to do is learn how to move & bid freight it is not that difficult don't pay someone to teach you this find a broker who is willing to to set you up as an agent. if you are a salesman and have a trac record you should'nt have a problem with this although the market is pretty Saturated. so don't let anyone tell you its not. this is not a good oppertunity because of the Saturation. people will let you pay them to teach you just to get money from you.

Rob,
I currently live in Derby, Kansas. Is there a particular list regarding current Wichita, Kansas freight brokers? Currently, I am an individual with 7 years sales experience, not in the trucking industry, and am looking for a freight broker who would teach me the ropes and give me employment.
Would love to hear your comments.

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jeff in Keller, Texas

8 months ago

You can go to the TIA web site and get a list of brokers all over the nation. Most brokers will not put you on unless you have a book of business or unless your trained.

I own a school and I believe in education. Not all school are scams. Mine is certified as a trade school (not a seminar)
we have on-line courses in 650 colleges around the country.

We also have the top agents for Exel and Landstar teaching the
live courses and I have owned a brokerage for 20 years.
My graduates are learn how to open a brokerage, run a brokerage, meet leading vendors and get recruited by the top brokers in the industry.

My mission is to educated and motivate the go getters and the go givers. Not all companies in the transportation industry
are greedy back stabbers.

Have a nice Sunday.

Moving Forward

Jeff
Owner and President
www.transportationtraining.com
www.justintimefreight.com
www.brooketraining.com
National Account Sales
Exel Transportation

A good school will give you a jump start and introduce you
you

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D.Woodson in Chicago, Illinois

8 months ago

Landstar was that big company I was talking about! They treat they driver very well I had a driver running for me making $6000 or more per week with stepdeck . the support group for the agent in the midwest needs a lot of work , Landstar is more concern with the bigger agency like inway and gemini who have been around longer than ranger . but on the other end they did help me get me a high level security clearence so I'm
greatful for that ! and other agent could'nt get in the class
but I did'nt make a dime . but I doing fine now with a smaller
company with a solid rep . thank these blogs have been helpful

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RSMTrucks in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

8 months ago

Jeff in Keller, Texas said: So your a Broker?

I am an agent and trainer and a company President of one of those schools. Brokers recruit our graduates, or people open Brokerages.

I believe we can only do so much in a week or two so the more
the broker continues to train the agent, the more likely each will proser. I teach my brokers to treat your agents like customers. These graduates are willing to make 50 calls a day,
wait 6 Months before making any real money and work straight commission. Every students is told the cold hard facts.
The ones that do come in for training get about a 3 year learning curve but only they can put that knowledge to use.

Good Look in your Brokerage and your training program.

Thanks for responding - Sounds like your doing great!

JR

I'm looking for the best and brightest in your class.I have ground floor opprtunity available for a limited few of your finest.

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RSMTrucks in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

8 months ago

abbe in Derby, Kansas said: Rob,
I currently live in Derby, Kansas. Is there a particular list regarding current Wichita, Kansas freight brokers? Currently, I am an individual with 7 years sales experience, not in the trucking industry, and am looking for a freight broker who would teach me the ropes and give me employment.
Would love to hear your comments.

abbe,
I'm interested in helping you succeed.Please contact me

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abbe in Derby, Kansas

8 months ago

Will check out your website and forward my resume. Thank you.

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