freight broker agent

I am interesed in becoming a freight agent. I don't know where to start. I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and am trying to find someone to train me. I am a hard worker and willing to learn. Can anyone help me out?

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You graduate on Friday and can be working on Friday. You are welcome to come down to Dallas next week and sit in on the last day. You will be able to talk to brokers,resource vendors and graduates.

Please let me know if this could help you make a decison.

Jeff

I have a dillemma here. I am wondering if anyone know of any state or federal government aid that will help pay for the tuition. I'm not talking about banks or loan companies. I mighr be reaching a bit here, but you may never know.

Answer to your question.

Your best bet is go to Gatlin Education and look at Gatlin's loan program.

You can also check out all the schools they have the course in by going to the zip code locator and finding the college. Most of these universities have rather large FA departments.

I still believe Gatlin's loan program is the best. It is a loan not a grant or govt. funding; however, it is fair. You can get into the on-line course and pay it out.

Is is important to note that you will need at least three months of savings prior to starting your agency so it may be wise and wait until you are in that position.

If you do not have the money to pay for training then you really should wait to start an agency or brokerage.
It takes 3-6 Months before you make any real money and that is if your a worker. (everyday all day).

My two cents,

jeff,

Thank you Jeff I need all the tidbits I can find. As a matter of fact I did contact somone from Gaitlin and she is suppose to get back with me. I also wanted to ask do you feel the online broker courses work better than hands on training? I was trying to make a decision between the two. I found some online courses is cheaper, but they're not hands on.

Thanks again for your help.
Myrtle

the on-line class is amazing. Call me in the am and I will give you a peak.

Jeff

I've been trying for the last few months to get help on becoming a freight agent. So far I haven't had any luck, but I'm not going to give up.

I have been working on it a few days and may be getting some place if I do I will pass the information on.It seems that the real money in freight brokering/agent is selling the how to books/programs.

Walter in Hayti, Missouri said: I have been working on it a few days and may be getting some place if I do I will pass the information on.It seems that the real money in freight brokering/agent is selling the how to books/programs.

There are a few very good courses available online but what if someone pays to train you and then you quit?

Hello,

My dad owns his own trucking company, I guess hes been in the business for 20 years or so. Well he suggested i look into getting a freight brokers license. So here I am surfing for information. My background is Information Technology and a few of my clients are trucking company's including my dad's. Any information you can offer would be helpful.

Thanks,

I am very interested in becoming a freight broker agent. I thought I had found a company that was willing to train me, but that has turned out not to be true. Maybe there is someone out there who is willing to train me.I have a strong drive inside and I know this is something I want to invest my time in. I do know by working for a freight broker company in the accounting department, that an agent is where the money is.Iam in the ARkansas area, if there is someone who will teach me and let me work from my home, Iwould like very much for you to contact me. sincerely, Lee Ann

I don't plan on quitting. I;m in it for the long haul.

Myrtle Lee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I have a dillemma here. I am wondering if anyone know of any state or federal government aid that will help pay for the tuition. I'm not talking about banks or loan companies. I mighr be reaching a bit here, but you may never know.

Myrtle,
You might want to have a look at my website. It will show you how to raise the money yourself, so you do not have to owe anyone.

Much Success

I have been in transportation for 15 years, as a O/O, Co driver, HR, dispatcher, safety, and an Instructor. Now I would like to move to the next level a Broker Agent...But who will hire me with no active clients? I have a list of folks to call when I get a parent broker, I'm ready to go, just no one to go with. Also do you go for say 7% or do you go for 60/40 split which is the better way to to go?? I got broker bootcamp didn't tell me a lot I didn't already know from owning my own truck ... but I purcahsed the DOT Authority frieght broker business course and it was pretty good... any comments and suggestions would be great
thanks Jaymie

The only broker that I know that offers a flat % off the gross is Landstar and they require you to have accounts and or knowledge of how to get some shippers.

Most brokers are willing to pay 50-50. Your best bet is to find a school that guarantees placement with quality brokers like Landstar and Exel.

Dot Auth. has a great overview one day class. I have had several graduates attend their one day seminar prior to coming to my school.

You can find several schools that will train you in a week and offer placement after graduation. You can also go to most any college and enroll in a 150 hour on-line course that Gatlin education offers.

Find a broker that will mentor and continue training you after
you sign on with them. Often the smaller brokers are easier because they are more personal; however, the larger brokers
offer more technology and of course capacity.

The only negative about going to be an agent for a large broker is the area you are working may have several agents in your area where a smaller broker would not.

Find a good mentor and continue your education.
This is not a get rich quick business. It requires
tenacious serious business minded people that are focused
on their customers and most important the carriers.

It is the carrier who does most of the work and gets the least amount of respect. That is the first lesson I teach.

The money will come if you get with the right company and work hard.

Moving forward,

Jeff

this may sound silly but the 50/50 split that is after the truck has been paid correct? and the % is off the top
am I correct in that.
thanks Jaymie

the 50/50 would be off the gross margin.

The difference in what you pay the carrier and bill the shipper.

The flat % would be off the the gross your billing the shipper.

You got it

thank you hon

My pleasure

Myrtle Lee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I have a dillemma here. I am wondering if anyone know of any state or federal government aid that will help pay for the tuition. I'm not talking about banks or loan companies. I mighr be reaching a bit here, but you may never know.

The problem with free money is that it did not take any risk or disciplin to obtain. I think you would be more aggressive in being sucessful if you put a little into it.

every business owner understand that for a deal to work - both parties have to have a little skin in the game.

Make an investment in yourself.

Moving forward

Jeff

Jeff you realy have great advise & inf on this brokering busness. I been in the trucking business for 8 1/2 years,2 1/2 in dispatch, and ready to invest in my own freight broke company.I do have a freight broker who is willing to train me from home, but I'm afreid on how much will I have to invest on permits,ins,bonds(what permits i need).I realy need some of your advise thank you

Way to go Ryan.

You would not believe how many people want to work from home being a freight broker agent. Way to grow!

What GRANTS are available for Education for Re-training adult workers into new fields?

States? Criteria?

go to rljandassociates.com for information

Jeff in Keller, Texas said: The only broker that I know that offers a flat % off the gross is Landstar and they require you to have accounts and or knowledge of how to get some shippers.

Most brokers are willing to pay 50-50. Your best bet is to find a school that guarantees placement with quality brokers like Landstar and Exel.

Dot Auth. has a great overview one day class. I have had several graduates attend their one day seminar prior to coming to my school.

You can find several schools that will train you in a week and offer placement after graduation. You can also go to most any college and enroll in a 150 hour on-line course that Gatlin education offers.

Find a broker that will mentor and continue training you after
you sign on with them. Often the smaller brokers are easier because they are more personal; however, the larger brokers
offer more technology and of course capacity.

The only negative about going to be an agent for a large broker is the area you are working may have several agents in your area where a smaller broker would not.

Find a good mentor and continue your education.
This is not a get rich quick business. It requires
tenacious serious business minded people that are focused
on their customers and most important the carriers.

It is the carrier who does most of the work and gets the least amount of respect. That is the first lesson I teach.

The money will come if you get with the right company and work hard.

Moving forward,

Jeff

Hi Jeff,
Can you recommend any school for this course in Houston are.
Thanks
Usuf

By the way we are Vet owned. An AF SPEC Ops Officer. Now in the wonderful world of transportation, Be glad to help you with anything. Thanks.

Jason

Jason is a great guy and knows what he is doing.....he is a great trainer

i would like to find someone in or around alabama to teach freight brokering i have been working in the trucking field for 20 years now and my husband and his brothers bought there own trucks .. i am also looking for a company to do a security bond and how are they like up front cost

Looking for an agent to move a lot of my freight. No newcomers please. PLease give me your contact info

Freight DUDE in Newberg, Oregon said: Looking for an agent to move a lot of my freight. No newcomers please. PLease give me your contact info

Hello,
My name is Pam and we have been brokering freight for the past 10 yrs.
I would like to speak with you.
Please give me a call at 916-203-5700 - cell

Jeff in Keller, Texas said: The only broker that I know that offers a flat % off the gross is Landstar and they require you to have accounts and or knowledge of how to get some shippers.

Most brokers are willing to pay 50-50. Your best bet is to find a school that guarantees placement with quality brokers like Landstar and Exel.

Dot Auth. has a great overview one day class. I have had several graduates attend their one day seminar prior to coming to my school.

You can find several schools that will train you in a week and offer placement after graduation. You can also go to most any college and enroll in a 150 hour on-line course that Gatlin education offers.

Find a broker that will mentor and continue training you after
you sign on with them. Often the smaller brokers are easier because they are more personal; however, the larger brokers
offer more technology and of course capacity.

The only negative about going to be an agent for a large broker is the area you are working may have several agents in your area where a smaller broker would not.

Find a good mentor and continue your education.
This is not a get rich quick business. It requires
tenacious serious business minded people that are focused
on their customers and most important the carriers.

It is the carrier who does most of the work and gets the least amount of respect. That is the first lesson I teach.

The money will come if you get with the right company and work hard.

Moving forward,

Jeff

Jeff,

I really value your advice and comments! I am considering the Gatlin online course, however the prospects after graduating from the course seem dim, as all the companies I've seen are interested only in brokers who already have suppliers and carriers in place. I'd love to pursue this career, but am nervous about who will hire me as an agent or broker after I graduate. Thanks for your help! Mandy

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I am looking to start a company in Redding, California as either a freight agent or freight broker. I have been involved in trucking for 10 years as a dispatcher, both in LTL, TL and Bulk transportation. I was hoping if someone can steer me in the right direction. First off, even with my experience do you recommend taking a training course? Secondly, do these training courses put you in contact with potential customers. I have many more questions to ask, if someone is interested in furthuring my education on this subject, I would welcome any comments or directions you might have. Thank you.

Kenneth Moran in Amarillo, Texas said: I am looking to start a company in Redding, California as either a freight agent or freight broker. I have been involved in trucking for 10 years as a dispatcher, both in LTL, TL and Bulk transportation. I was hoping if someone can steer me in the right direction. First off, even with my experience do you recommend taking a training course? Secondly, do these training courses put you in contact with potential customers. I have many more questions to ask, if someone is interested in furthuring my education on this subject, I would welcome any comments or directions you might have. Thank you.

Ken, I'd be happy to share some information. If you'd like to contact me through my profile/website, please feel free.

Good luck!

Josh

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Where is the p/u and delivery location,commodity,etc...Is this a regular/weekly,monthly,load?

Myrtle Lee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I am interesed in becoming a freight agent. I don't know where to start. I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and am trying to find someone to train me. I am a hard worker and willing to learn. Can anyone help me out?

Myrtle Lee. Give me a call, I am a recruiter for a worldwide transportation company, specializing in Agents 925-370-6133

Thanks

John

Hi. I am looking to get started in the frieght broker business. i am really unsure where to start. Anyone out with with some advice for me??

Sarah.

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John

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i can haull some frozen foods beer cans and goods and much more and anything that a dry van can haull i have 2 trucks going to the valley from houston avery day thats why im loking for some freights thank's for ur time my contact number is 281-226-3790

lee ann in Nashville, Arkansas said: I am very interested in becoming a freight broker agent. I thought I had found a company that was willing to train me, but that has turned out not to be true. Maybe there is someone out there who is willing to train me.I have a strong drive inside and I know this is something I want to invest my time in. I do know by working for a freight broker company in the accounting department, that an agent is where the money is.Iam in the ARkansas area, if there is someone who will teach me and let me work from my home, Iwould like very much for you to contact me. sincerely, Lee Ann

I wish i could help but i too am having the same difficulties in trying to find someone to grant me an opportunity. if you hear of anythoing please email me theo2770@hotmail.com

Kenneth Moran in Amarillo, Texas said: I am looking to start a company in Redding, California as either a freight agent or freight broker. I have been involved in trucking for 10 years as a dispatcher, both in LTL, TL and Bulk transportation. I was hoping if someone can steer me in the right direction. First off, even with my experience do you recommend taking a training course? Secondly, do these training courses put you in contact with potential customers. I have many more questions to ask, if someone is interested in furthuring my education on this subject, I would welcome any comments or directions you might have. Thank you.

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Kenneth Moran in Amarillo, Texas said: I am looking to start a company in Redding, California as either a freight agent or freight broker. I have been involved in trucking for 10 years as a dispatcher, both in LTL, TL and Bulk transportation. I was hoping if someone can steer me in the right direction. First off, even with my experience do you recommend taking a training course? Secondly, do these training courses put you in contact with potential customers. I have many more questions to ask, if someone is interested in furthuring my education on this subject, I would welcome any comments or directions you might have. Thank you.

Call Me I have an opening for an Agent in Northern Cal 866-685-2215

Myrtle Lee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I am interesed in becoming a freight agent. I don't know where to start. I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and am trying to find someone to train me. I am a hard worker and willing to learn. Can anyone help me out?

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It looks like every one wants to be a broker. I have started to get prices from various courses to learn to broker freight.
Am I waisting my time? I am changinging careers to do this. I took a Truck driving job to learn hands on now I am ready for the next step. What is the earnig potential if I broker out of my home? and can any body recommend the best coureses to take.
Thanks
Tim from Massachusetts

My email address is Vicki Avants -my phone number is 918-698-7616 best time reach me is M-F.

Am heavily considering becoming an agent/broker - have questions and how to get started.

Thanks,
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If interested, please email back
your name and phone number and one of our
associates will contact you.

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Jeff in Keller, Texas said: The only broker that I know that offers a flat % off the gross is Landstar and they require you to have accounts and or knowledge of how to get some shippers.

Most brokers are willing to pay 50-50. Your best bet is to find a school that guarantees placement with quality brokers like Landstar and Exel.

Dot Auth. has a great overview one day class. I have had several graduates attend their one day seminar prior to coming to my school.

You can find several schools that will train you in a week and offer placement after graduation. You can also go to most any college and enroll in a 150 hour on-line course that Gatlin education offers.

Find a broker that will mentor and continue training you after
you sign on with them. Often the smaller brokers are easier because they are more personal; however, the larger brokers
offer more technology and of course capacity.

The only negative about going to be an agent for a large broker is the area you are working may have several agents in your area where a smaller broker would not.

Find a good mentor and continue your education.
This is not a get rich quick business. It requires
tenacious serious business minded people that are focused
on their customers and most important the carriers.

It is the carrier who does most of the work and gets the least amount of respect. That is the first lesson I teach.

The money will come if you get with the right company and work hard.

Moving forward,

Jeff