Are freight agent broker job opportunities growing or declining?

RSMTrucks in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas said: abbe,
I'm interested in helping you succeed.Please contact me

How do I contact you? I did some research and was unable to find your website or any info on RSMTrucks.

abbe,
My website is www.LoadShipper.com please send me your resume

D.Woodson in Chicago, Illinois said: 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

Sir, you write this huge tirade about how you were ripped off by this large brokerage and why everyone in the world should know about it and how they are completely at fault and ramble on and on and then later you tell us who the company is? This board is not about slander, but about solutions! People like you should not be on here. Make your case, spell correctly and don't publicly slander people or companies. I am a competitor to Landstar, but that doesn't mean that I can use this board to say what I think about them.

We currently own a truck that is leased on with a company out of Detroit. We are looking into becoming brokers or agents, but we do not know where to start. Does anyone have any advise for us?

Sir it is not slander it the truth I dont have time to go back and fourth with you about landstar or any other company I took the time to read every blog on the page ! I'm in heavy haul and could care less about landstar ! they dont follow up and I have the paper work to prove it . Now if you are doing well there then god bless you ! and unless you own this web page then it's a free country as long as I keep it clean . I thought I pointed the good and the bad of working for a large brokerage and pointed out landstar only when a landstar agent made a statement that was far from the truth and if the truth offends you then that is to bad ! this a fact I'm with a smaller brokerage and doing very well thank you ! as for the spelling I thought That I corrected everything . you have blessed and productive day !!!

Americawide Logistics in Chicago, Illinois said: We are a transportation management company, and we’re currently looking for experienced freight blah blah blah blah blah .......

Here is a tip for all you brokerages and such looking for agents, EVERY BROKERAGE WANTS AGENTS WITH A BOOK OF BUSINESS, shocking I know. But here is the tip why not try telling them what you will do for them instead of what they need to do for you? But forget that I asked as that is the problem with most brokerages, they treat agents as low class citizens instead of the equal partners that they are.

Lay out your system and structure and talk to a lot of brokers and the ones that fit well will join and you both will be happy.

here is what LDI offers:

Technology support:
The most advanced Transportation Management Software
Auto post loads to 35+ load boards (DAT, ITS, Getloaded)
Data base of 20,000+ carriers
Paper less and user friendly
Load tracking
Intergraded with FMCSA safer info
Corp. IT team for development & tech support
Capability to search for trucks for you

Financial support:
Weekly settlements on invoiced loads
1 or 5 day quick pay option to carriers
Great credit rating “GOLD BOOK” status
Invested heavily in technology for the future
Comm checks for fuel advances
Security for long term partnership
Bonus/incentive program
No more worries about freight bills

Business/personal support:
National Medical coverage available
Initial set up and training
Fastest customer and carrier setups
A partnership that is respected and valued
Weekly training via web conference (optional)
Website leads and Marketing materials …
Team & Family atmosphere even at a distance
Direct access to Agent via phone, email and corp IM

PLUS SO MUCH MORE

Logistic Dynamics .com or look at my email in my profile

jeff in Keller, Texas said: 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

That's very interesting, but how did you get the email to the traffic manager at these places? Did you call and ask the gatekeeper? Inquiring minds want to know. What happens if it's not on the corporate website? Do we just broadcast to a generic email address? Does it then find its way to the traffic manager?

Thanks for your expertise.

To whom it may concern;

I am a free agent looking for an opportunity. I recently went for training and I am trying to build a customer base, however without the right backing it's becoming rather difficult. Do you guys provide leads or sourcing direction etc?? I have a complete home office, two phones, a direct fax, e-fax, two computers, file cabinets and i'm located in NJ. I can drive to any potential client if needed. I'm young, hungry, motivated and will not fail! Please send me an email with your response. Thanks A.O.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Rey, I am retired Navy and working as an operations manager for a very small trucking company. I learned a lot in this business, and contracted quite a few local business for the company to push shipper's products. But the company is small and not making enough money to pay for fuel and would like to be a agent for someone else on the side. And there is still a lot of companies that call me to help them push their product but I can not because I am not a broker. I am willing to work with a good broker that will give me free will to book a load and have a truck company haul it. I do not need to make that much money, even though I know the profit is good. So if anyone can take me on, I am willing to bust my A** for your company....

Hello Rey, We would be honored to have you own board. We are a Vet Owned business that goes above and beyond everything we do. Please feel free to email us at operations@goldleafenterprises.org or feel free to call us anytime 972-325-1584. Thank you for service and all you did..

Gold Leaf Enterprises Inc

I would be interested in talking to you as a part time broker. Fuel prices are a nightmare at the moment.

abbe in Derby, Kansas said: Will check out your website and forward my resume. Thank you.

Are you still looking to become a freight agent? Please contact me if you are. I am with Freight Distribution, Inc. We offer all agents 65% commission rate. All agents are paid weekly. You can email me at John@freightdist.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Rachael Woody in Saint Louis, Missouri said: We currently own a truck that is leased on with a company out of Detroit. We are looking into becoming brokers or agents, but we do not know where to start. Does anyone have any advise for us?

Are you still looking to become a freight agent? Please contact me if you are. I am with Freight Distribution, Inc. We offer all agents 65% commission rate. All agents are paid weekly. You can email me at John@freightdist.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Anthony in Mays Landing, New Jersey said: To whom it may concern;

I am a free agent looking for an opportunity. I recently went for training and I am trying to build a customer base, however without the right backing it's becoming rather difficult. Do you guys provide leads or sourcing direction etc?? I have a complete home office, two phones, a direct fax, e-fax, two computers, file cabinets and i'm located in NJ. I can drive to any potential client if needed. I'm young, hungry, motivated and will not fail! Please send me an email with your response. Thanks A.O.

Are you still looking to become a freight agent? Please contact me if you are. I am with Freight Distribution, Inc. We offer all agents 65% commission rate. All agents are paid weekly. You can email me at John@freightdist.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Reynaldo Holguin in Donna, Texas said: Hello Everyone,

My name is Rey, I am retired Navy and working as an operations manager for a very small trucking company. I learned a lot in this business, and contracted quite a few local business for the company to push shipper's products. But the company is small and not making enough money to pay for fuel and would like to be a agent for someone else on the side. And there is still a lot of companies that call me to help them push their product but I can not because I am not a broker. I am willing to work with a good broker that will give me free will to book a load and have a truck company haul it. I do not need to make that much money, even though I know the profit is good. So if anyone can take me on, I am willing to bust my A** for your company....

Are you still looking to become a freight agent? Please contact me if you are. I am with Freight Distribution, Inc. We offer all agents 65% commission rate. All agents are paid weekly. You can email me at John@freightdist.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

jacob_w-logisticdynamics in Buffalo, New York said: Here is a tip for all you brokerages and such looking for agents, EVERY BROKERAGE WANTS AGENTS WITH A BOOK OF BUSINESS, shocking I know. But here is the tip why not try telling them what you will do for them instead of what they need to do for you? But forget that I asked as that is the problem with most brokerages, they treat agents as low class citizens instead of the equal partners that they are.

Lay out your system and structure and talk to a lot of brokers and the ones that fit well will join and you both will be happy.

here is what LDI offers:

Technology support:
The most advanced Transportation Management Software
Auto post loads to 35+ load boards (DAT, ITS, Getloaded)
Data base of 20,000+ carriers
Paper less and user friendly
Load tracking
Intergraded with FMCSA safer info
Corp. IT team for development & tech support
Capability to search for trucks for you

Financial support:
Weekly settlements on invoiced loads
1 or 5 day quick pay option to carriers
Great credit rating “GOLD BOOK” status
Invested heavily in technology for the future
Comm checks for fuel advances
Security for long term partnership
Bonus/incentive program
No more worries about freight bills

Business/personal support:
National Medical coverage available
Initial set up and training
Fastest customer and carrier setups
A partnership that is respected and valued
Weekly training via web conference (optional)
Website leads and Marketing materials …
Team & Family atmosphere even at a distance
Direct access to Agent via phone, email and corp IM

PLUS SO MUCH MORE

Why do brokers charge for quick pay, if you should have the funds available in the first place. I request for my pay early from the company I work for and they have never charge me a fee to obtain the money I earned.I just wondering,seems unfair

Most of the brokerages use the "quick pay" as a profit center. Most will charge between 3% and 5% for this option. As a carrier one should always know the terms and option before accepting the load and take this into account. As a broker looking for a company to work for/with, you must also take this into account because if the pay terms aren't favorable to the carriers your job becomes more difficult. There are a few companies that pay quickly standard (24hours) and therefore truck availability for thier brokers is good, (very important when trucks are tight).

We pay our top carriers net seven. They in return give us
priority over the other brokers who don't pay on time.
It is imperative to build a realationship with both the carrier and the shipper.

If the carrier knows what your billing and the shippers know what your paying the carrier then all is well.

Be sure and pay the Fuel Surcharge. Formula caculated and posted direct from the EIA...at www.brooketraining.com

As far as training goes. The military trains every day for their mission. Get a viable mission statement and get some kind of training towards meeting your goals.

"the only think worse than training your staff and they leave is not training them and they stay". Zig Ziglar

This is not a simple business if you want to stay out of the cash flow trap and if you plan on making a living.

Then it gets serious. I believe you never graduate from learning. Every top notch company in the world spends
20% of their expenses on training.
Gotta go - starting a new class this am.
Have a great day today...We have 10 very enthusiastic students.
All will have personal introductions to the top vendors and top brokers in the industry. Learn a process. The process takes pressure off the broker/agent.

All will have the knowledge and tools to create their on vision and mission for their business.

My mission is to educate and motivate the go givers and the go getters in life....

God Bless,

Jeff

Sydney Ann Adams said: why do brokers charge for quick pay...

The answer is quite simple we do normal accounting processes (as every company does, direct shippers range from 15-90 days to pay the carrier or broker) to make sure the right money goes to the right places. It normally takes 20days to get paid in our cycle (which is good we have a great credit rating and a Gold Book member) if a carrier wants/needs money faster then they can have one of our accounting ppl take care of their load right away (as long as the carrier sent in the paper work) that takes them away from their normal task which there for, for that service comes a cost. ALSO PROFIT ever hear of a factoring company, they do only one thing quick pay a broker or carrier then collect the money later and most charge 8% (I believe at least, we have never used one). I hope that helps answer your question.

We would be honored to help you out. If you have any other questions or concerns

Shoot me an email. Jason.Goldleafenterprises.org

We would be honored to help you out. If you have any other questions or concerns

Shoot me an email. Jason.Goldleafenterprises@gmail.com

GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND

What is the best way to get Truck Loads?
We are a new freight brokerage company... We are setup with everything... We have all resources, but what we do not have is shipper!

We are even approved for credit by some of LTL Carriers but we still are in the middle of no where in terms of finding the shippers? Everytime we run in to a shipper, they either have a better rate.

Also what is the best way to find an LTL shipper? How can we get LTL?

Johnson in Chicago, Illinois said: What is the best way to get Truck Loads?
We are a new freight brokerage company... We are setup with everything... We have all resources, but what we do not have is shipper!

We are even approved for credit by some of LTL Carriers but we still are in the middle of no where in terms of finding the shippers? Everytime we run in to a shipper, they either have a better rate.

Also what is the best way to find an LTL shipper? How can we get LTL?

Why would you start a brokerage if you have no shippers or even have no idea of how to find shippers? Just does not make much sense to me.

Johnson in Chicago, Illinois said: We have all resources, but what we do not have is shipper!
Also what is the best way to find an LTL shipper? How can we get LTL?

Personal opinion here but you missed the most important part. with out shippers to start you better have a bank roll to get you thru a few months because most good shipper (i.e. pay on time...) will not give you all their freight off the go it is usually one then two then five... loads until they feel comfortable with you. So it can be 30-60 even 90 days to have any good flow going form a fresh start. Two why should a shipper give you their freight? You better have a good answer for that if you want to get any freight.

As far as ltl shipper stay away from big guys they will have deep discounts already in place you cant compete with. Go for the small and growing companies (yes they are out there). Full truck load go to thomasnet.com grab your phone and so nothing but cold call a min of 50 (MINIMUM) and in a few weeks you should have a shipper or two. Hope that helps.

I am in business and have build some credit. Always pay on time and am willing to pay on time. Trying for the last 4 months and still have not given up. I want to enter in LTL market. I have paid all trucking companies always before 30 days. I am now having a very hard time getting Truckload shippers. Again is there still a scope in LTL Market?
What should be my business strategy to find LTL shipper?
Most have very good discounts.
My company is approved by some major LTL carriers.
I am now stuck at where to re-start. I strictly want to work on LTL.

What is NMFC?
How can you classify the commodity you are going to ship?
Is there any better software or what is the best source to actually figure out the class when quoting your customer for their shipment?

National motor freight classification guide. (NMFC)
Used to classify LTL. TL does not have to be classified because
you run it under a contract versus a tariff.

The best way to get the class of the prospect freight is to ask them. It they ever do any LTl they will no the class and the NMFC #.

They will also have a MSDS sheet for hazardous material.
(Material safty data sheet)

Moving forward

JR

Johnson i can help you i been in freight logistic business for many years. Call me at 866-612-5961 or email me: nwrs@fewpb.net

Mason Welch in Spring Hill, Florida said: My wife has been the logistics coordinator,(long name for a load mover),for a small company that buys,and,sells outdated,overrun,closeout inventories,etc.,for 10+ years.I have been driving for 7 years,and,Recently shattered my heel.No More truck driving for me,but we are looking into broker agents,and,I am the dummy here,Not my wife.She is constantly telling drivers,(or their dispatchers),No she is Not a Broker,She is a shipper.We are tring to find a company that will put up with My learning curve,She Is Good.She moves some of the most G** awful loads,blind.Vendors always trying to cut out that middle man.The loads are There,so,be persistant,and,God bless.

Are you still a shipper?
My company, Treasure Transportation, has been in business since 2002 with an MC # of 438449. We are carriers and provide competitive rates.

Please email me back at TreasureTransportation@yahoo.com

Tell me more, I already have a home office set up.

Mr Melvyn Willilam in Benin said: Hello,

the job will take us one month noly so

We have decided to open this new contract -to-hire job position

Your First Primary task(Collection of Payments):

1. Receive payment from our Customers or Clients.

2. Cash Payment at your Bank or any cashing facilities near you.

3. Deduct 10 % which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed

4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices you
will be contacted to send payment to,

Get back to us with your CV or preferable but you can use information below information , so that we can add your mailing address to our Regional database and forward it to our customers for them to send payments melvynwillilam@yahoo.com.

ASHLEY FURNITURE COMPANY
www.ashleyfurniture.com

First name :
Middle name :
Last name :
Address Line 1 :
Address Line 2 :
City :
State :
Zip/Postal code :
Age :
Nationality :
Home phone :
Cell phone :

YOUR PREFERRED MODE OF COMMUNICATION EITHER BY PHONE OR BY EMAIL
Thanks For Your Understanding.send your reply back to me no my ID melvynwillilam@yahoo.com

EMPLOYEE CONSULTANTsammohunk

How many people are you looking for? Can you tell me a little more about this position. I may be interested in the position as well.

Jennifer in Needmore, Pennsylvania said: How many people are you looking for? Can you tell me a little more about this position. I may be interested in the position as well.

Something sounds odd here, My office is across the street from an Ashley furniture distribution center. I think I'll ask them if this is legit.

Also why doesn't Mr. Melvyn Willilam have an email address at Ashley Furniture. And they want you to go to a check cashing place to cash their checks? Am I reading this right?

REGARDING THIS POST FROM ASHLEYFURNITURE!

I personally reported this post to Ashley Furnature and they have been dealing with this for the past 6 monthes. This is a SCAM and the person posting is in NO WAY connected to Ashley Furnituer that is based in Wisconson. if you recieve emails from this person, they are attempting to SCAM you and should be filtered in your junk mail.

Being aware is so important and I would hate to see anyone getting scammed by this offer.

This is a scam. Beware, before you get taken. This is fraud from the get go. Do not respond.

Mr Melvyn Willilam in Satellite Provider said: Thanks for your mail,

The Ashley Furniture, Is new copany here that why will need people to work with our new company ok,

You need to let me know if you went to work with our new company and the job will teka you noly ....Thanks

You either are foreign or dont have a grasp o fthe english language (i dont mean spelling and typos we[me] all have them). But it is well know that any AND ALL positions asking to "process" money and or payment in the matter above are scams most of which try to flow money out of the US so not much is ever done about it. just google Wester Union scams or Money Order scam... hope no one waste their money and more importantly their time. I reported that posting.

frank in Moreno Valley, California said: Something sounds odd here, My office is across the street from an Ashley furniture distribution center. I think I'll ask them if this is legit.

Also why doesn't Mr. Melvyn Willilam have an email address at Ashley Furniture. And they want you to go to a check cashing place to cash their checks? Am I reading this right?

I realized this was a scam when I replyed to it. I just wanted to see how much more he would make an idot of himself. Anyone reading his first post should know that it is a scam and the more he talks the more obvious it is.

Published - Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Work-at-home scam targets Ashley Furniture
By RANDY ERICKSON | Editor

www.onalaskalife.com/articles/2007/09/19/news/03ashleyscam.txt

“We spend time on it everyday,” said Dwain Jansson, Ashley Furniture’s vice president of information technology. “We certainly are spending money to try to get it to stop, but we think other companies are dealing with it as well.
The company has added a set of frequently asked questions pertaining to the scam on its Web site and has set up a special e-mail account — fraudreply@ashleyfurniture.com — where people can report cases or get more information.

“We want to make sure that people don’t think that we’re doing it,” Jansson said. “And we want them to know what they can do about it.”

Jacob w/Logistic Dynamics in Buffalo, New York said: Mason give me a call [Edited by Host] Contact info deleted

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hello i am a truck driver carrier and am interested in moving freight for a company that pays good .me and my husband are a team we are very dependable. we have a refeer 53 trailer .I am also interested in becoming a broker , maybe online classes if anyone can help . I have plenty of time to work on this.
I live out of california. any one ??

Luz Esther Galindo said: hello i am a truck driver carrier and am interested in moving freight for a company that pays good .me and my husband are a team we are very dependable. we have a refeer 53 trailer .I am also interested in becoming a broker , maybe online classes if anyone can help . I have plenty of time to work on this.
I live out of california. any one ??

Dont take classes, Trial and error is best way to go.
Also go to Freightbizz.com and read the blogs but mostly read info in forums like this one and ask questions. Alot of brokers and agents will assist you for free. Put you e-mail address in you profile, so if someone wants to contact you they can.
Good luck and many Blessings

Hello and good morning,

I want to make a case for education. Yes I own one of those Freight broker schools and I have the on-line course that
is in 650 colleges and universities. I love what I do and
I believe you can learn by trial and error and that is usually how I learn; however, if you can take a course on anything to increase the learning curve on anything you decide to do - just think about this? My course will give you an education and the chance to go to work with all the top brokers (as an agent) or you will have the knowledge to open your own brokerage.

We teach you to be consultants to both the carrier and the shipper. You give us a week and we give you a five year head start.

About half of the people quit after 6 months. About 25% are making 40-60k and the other 25% earn over 100k.

These are numbers are pretty close to exact because I have to get this information to the State and Federal Govt. The most asked question is what makes one person quit while the other girl makes 100K plus.

It seems to me that the more adversity one goes through the stronger their will is and they are tenacious in nature.

All the military does is train for missions. Day after day. Get a mission for your life and train for it. surround yourself with givers and positive people people.

Also - In the Freight Broker Industry as in the trucking industry - We are moving into the industrial age and using technology that allows people to really work from home.

I rarely agree with the competition as I also own one of those freight broker training schools but Jeff is correct. This is a business where you apply what you learn and either sink or swim. The swimmers are making excellent money.

I meant to say we are moving out of the industrial age
and into the information age. Remember time is money.
learn to use technology - the key word being LEARN not technology.

You never graduate from Learning.

The biggest Learners are the biggest Earners.

"The only thing worse than training your people and they leave is not training them and they stay"

Zig Ziglar

Have a great day.

Moving forward,

Jeff

I won't lie to you or promise you riches. You get whatever you put into this business. I have been doing this for 17 years now and have learned alot. Call me if you need some help. Carla 3163939681

HI I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE BUSINESS WITH ONLY 8 MONTHES EXPEREINCE UNDER MY BELT. I AM CURRENTLY APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH FAK. THERE IS SOMEONE FLYING DOWN NEXT WEEK TO MEET WITH ME. I WAS ORIGINALLY GETTING SET UP WITH LANDSTAR, BUT I THINK IM GOING TO GO WITH FAK. IS THIS A A GOOD CHOICE? ALSO I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO CONTACT DIRECT SHIPPERS TO BUILD A CUSTOMER DATA BASE. IF ANYONE COULD OFFER ANY HELP AT ALL IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

HI I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE BUSINESS WITH ONLY 8 MONTHES EXPEREINCE UNDER MY BELT. I AM CURRENTLY APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH FAK. THERE IS SOMEONE FLYING DOWN NEXT WEEK TO MEET WITH ME. I WAS ORIGINALLY GETTING SET UP WITH LANDSTAR, BUT I THINK IM GOING TO GO WITH FAK. IS THIS A A GOOD CHOICE? ALSO I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO CONTACT DIRECT SHIPPERS TO BUILD A CUSTOMER DATA BASE. IF ANYONE COULD OFFER ANY HELP AT ALL IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

If you are from Chicago and if you have experience, email me your resume. We pay plus commission. You must have experience in truckload and LTL.

Thanks

The only downside from joining Land Star or any of the major companies is you have put money into an escrow account/ Personally no one should be paying or having you put money into an escrow account to become an agent..
Check us out, we would be glad to help you experienced or non experienced find a good fit.

goldleafenterprises.org

anotehr downside (from agents of the big companies that contact me) is that a ton of shippers are already "under" another agent so there room to grow is very limited. also landstar the best asset they have is their name, their worst asset is their name LOL everyone has an opinion good or bad on them already so it can make or break you. (watch out for those contracts when signing with ANY broker)

Jacob is correct, also be careful when a company asks for quote UN quote experienced agents, must have books of customers or a customer base, once you join that company those customers are no longer yours- and even if you leave the company for some odd reason- you can't take your customers back for at least 6 months to a year, so be very careful when joining any large brokerage