What are the best freight agent broker qualifications and training to get ahead?

Scott,

Apparently you didn't read my post because I never mentioned selling price. As a Broker you need to help your customers, not just yourself and your bank account. Anyway I see others writing all kinds of things about you in other threads so I won't be responding to you anymore. I have better things to do on a Sunday morning then get in a flame war with a spammer.

.....As for new Brokers....help your customers, provide a service, and do it at a fair price.

When you have people who open their own brokerage THEN go seek training you know theres a problem.We can stand a few less brokers out here to say the least.A $10,000 bond will cover maybe 6 really cheap loads if the trucking company gets screwed? It will cover maybe 2 long mile loads, yes there is room for improvement in the bond section.

Hello everyone,
So I was reading everyones comments about becoming a freight broker...well when you become one please be sure to be a good one....10 years in the business and and everyone I tried has screwed me up....I understand everyone Wants to make money but don't take advantage of the little ones...I am a small carrier out of california...and we go anywhere needed...until this day I am still looking for a good broker...hit me up if you are one or become one...cortransport@hotmail.com..

can you tell me the name of the schools , that have assistance for disabled,

jeff in Keller, Texas said: I now of at least three schools that offer full assistance if your disabled.

Google

freight broker school - do your research

can you please tell me the name of the schools that assist you for the disabled, thank you , john Rodriguez

how can I get in touch with Ryans website thank you, john r

I would like to become a freight agent and would like to know what i need to do to get started to gain experience. I have zero experience as a freight agent but i have been in the transportation industry for several years as both a local and otr driver.

FMS Logistics in Middletown, Ohio said: For those of you that are asking questions about getting setup as a freight broker, there are many ways to do this. If you have any questions let me know, I would be willing to help anyone out that needs it. Hell with going to a school and having someone in a class room teach you how do it. If you want to learn that bad I would be more then willing to have you come in to my Company and sit with me for a week and learn the ropes for a couple of hundred $. That way you get real hands on experience, and may even be able to offer jobs to the right people working from your home. Don't waste your money on a class room, send me an email at mfoster5502@hotmail.com and I will get you started.[/QUOTE ]

Thank you for your advise . My name is Shirley I am very serous about taking the next step in the trucking and transportation industry . I am currently an owner operator , I have over 14 years of experience in the field. I understand that people think that this is a quick way to make unlimited income yet I am a realist and understand that to be successful it takes drive ambition , motivation , never ending perseverance . Interpersonal skills as well as the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships, treating others with respect even when others do not treat you with respect. I feel that being open to learn new things and the wisdom to use it is a must.I have know people with college degrees that were unable to achieve their goals or dreams I feel that education never hurt anyone it could be a door just waiting to be opened. Thank you so much for you the information that you was able to share with me . I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you
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Ok I know this has been asked many times on here and a lot of people have given good advise. But I still have no idea how somebody without a book of business can get into this line of work. I am extremely interested in getting the experience and building a book up. Yet how do you accomplish this when every company I have spoken with and every help wanted ad I have read demands a book of business. I want my own business and I really would like to be an agent. So please any help any leads heck a smack in the head to point me in the right direction would be so appreciated.

for BGT in Miami please give me a way to contact y'all or at least a website so I can get some info on your company

Not sure if you heard about the freight broker training at sea program but if you google freight broker training it will come up. It's done on a Carnival Cruise ship!

Can a freight broker agent position be performed by an American expat living overseas? I also have someone (brother) who would assist and they are in Phoenix, AZ. What is needed to get started? Is anyone hiring agents? We have adequate technology skills and equipment.

The LION said: There is no patriot in transportation business! Call Marty. She's the best in the field.

Could you send MARTY's phone # to me i would really like to speak to her about being an agent with a hard start!!! i really could use some advice. you can email me her # or give her my email. hamrer34@yahoo.com

That is the best information I have gotten thus far. Now I know where to begin.

A longtime friend of mine, started her trucking company, and she has authority, and all the bells and whistles. I recently lost my job as a dispatcher, and she encouraged me to join her company as a broker agent with a 70/30 split. I will be working from my home, I have a laptop, fax/copier/scanner, long distance line, all the packets when it comes to carriers, and shippers, even broker to broker stuff, she even gave me a few leads. I am still a bit overwhelmed and would love for a seasoned agent to mentor me as I enter into a new era.

John D Thomas in Juarez, Mexico said: Priscilla,

With the type of claim you are making, I think you owe it the readers to verify that you are indeed consistently getting $3K-$5K per load.

Your claim would be verified if you would provide at least 2-3 INDEPENDENT sources that can basically substantiate and guarantee that your figures are correct.

Are you up to the challenge?

We are waiting.

yea he is right, he makes 3-5k per load because he is one of those "screw everyonews pockets" type of guy he keeps it all and sells the load off to some hungry owner operator trying to move his tuck

Anyone has any used training dvds or books or cds for sale? Thanks