Sales Agency Start-up

I used to work for a Freight Brokerage, but do not want to be a freight broker. However, I enjoyed cold-calling and landing accounts. So I have started up a sales agency. I am currently working with a brokerage in the North East, but they can't cover a lot of the customers I am landing.

Our current arrangement is that I get 10% of the profit on all loads from the customer during the first year, 5% the 2nd and 2% thereafter.

Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers in the works, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome...

NWA Sales in Bentonville, Arkansas said: I used to work for a Freight Brokerage, but do not want to be a freight broker. However, I enjoyed cold-calling and landing accounts. So I have started up a sales agency. I am currently working with a brokerage in the North East, but they can't cover a lot of the customers I am landing.

Our current arrangement is that I get 10% of the profit on all loads from the customer during the first year, 5% the 2nd and 2% thereafter.

Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers in the works, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome...

I am interested do you have a contact number?

NWA Sales in Bentonville, Arkansas said: I used to work for a Freight Brokerage, but do not want to be a freight broker. However, I enjoyed cold-calling and landing accounts. So I have started up a sales agency. I am currently working with a brokerage in the North East, but they can't cover a lot of the customers I am landing.

Our current arrangement is that I get 10% of the profit on all loads from the customer during the first year, 5% the 2nd and 2% thereafter.

Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers in the works, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome...

Since you're not a freight broker, what are your fees?

MH7 in Orlando, Florida said: Since you're not a freight broker, what are your fees?

Did you even read the original posters post?

NWA Sales in Bentonville, Arkansas said: I used to work for a Freight Brokerage, but do not want to be a freight broker. However, I enjoyed cold-calling and landing accounts. So I have started up a sales agency. I am currently working with a brokerage in the North East, but they can't cover a lot of the customers I am landing.

Our current arrangement is that I get 10% of the profit on all loads from the customer during the first year, 5% the 2nd and 2% thereafter.

Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers in the works, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome...

I am a broker and would be able to cover ANY loads that you have, I would be willing to pay 15% on all loads as long as we stay together. If this opportunity is still available. I have a fleet of trucks and I am a Broker with a flawless record.

Well it looks like the days of "All kinds of customers and no reliable brokers are over. Everybody is looking for freight, there are plenty of Brokers and agents too. Good luck everyone, but this smells like a hoax to me............

LindaHelp4free in White Post, Virginia said: Everyone one would love to have your problem! Are you doing business that way because you simply don't like dispatching trucks?? You would make a great agent and keep all the money. I would be very interested in talking with you. Definately have plenty of carriers, flatbed, vans and reefers. Top nptch safety records and top notch customer service..sounds like a match made in heaven. Send me a note!

I think this guy is smoking something.......

LuLou, I think you may be right. I've been doing this a long time, and never heard of half this stuff. I got involved in this forum looking for other agents to share ideas, input, insight, etc..I ended up trying to help save clueless people from bloodsucking individuals preying on the impressionable and uneducated. I have been busy. I have already met a total stranger, welcomed them into my home and talked the business. Have spoken to several over the phone. I just can't believe some of the stuff I hear, what some companies tell people and they believe. Its a sad state of affairs...some how when I wasn't looking this business got even more cut throat!

"Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers IN THE WORKS, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome..."

IN THE WORKS is the key phrase here folks............

This industries economy, and with this winter weather, and the fact that NWA Sales rep has not been replying or RE-commenting, proves to me, that this guy was fishing back about 7 months ago.
The business door has closed for new agents, I guess my point is that even 7-8 months ago business was A LOT better than it is now. I am really a positive thinker but reality is reality and after 20 years in sales/management I know that reality is one thing and positive attitude, no matter how fired up:) can't change reality, bend over backwards to keep who you have now as customers is the best advice all over at this time. This market is struggling and is like a waiting game. I hope the economy turns around for us all, no matter what you are or will be doing in the present OR future.

LULou you really seem to have it together. You are a realist. Most of these people are living in La La Land..

NWA Sales in Bentonville, Arkansas said: I used to work for a Freight Brokerage, but do not want to be a freight broker. However, I enjoyed cold-calling and landing accounts. So I have started up a sales agency. I am currently working with a brokerage in the North East, but they can't cover a lot of the customers I am landing.

Our current arrangement is that I get 10% of the profit on all loads from the customer during the first year, 5% the 2nd and 2% thereafter.

Does anyone know of any other brokers that would be in need of my services? I have flat-bed, dry van and reefer customers in the works, but I need dependable brokers that can actually cover the freight.

All comments are welcome...

I own a national brokerage business and I am always looking for more business

Tim

I hope it's a doublewide. Best wishes to you and I hope you remain on the board here to help these people that are really struggling instead of popping in after another 7 months to pound sand.......

I am starting a new freight broker company and I would appreciated any kind of help. Can someone tell me how I get to calculate the freight rates?