As COVID-19 terrorizes the world this year, US history suffered the worst recession, and as days go by, economic condition recovers little by little. As this pandemic causes to influence the growth of the freight trucking market globally. In a conference of investors from the various carriers they anecdote on…
These are difficult times for freight transportation in the US. Freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation like rail, ship, or truck. Large industries such as the trucking and transportation have been rattled by the pandemic. Freight companies are…
“ Transportation intermediaries leverage their knowledge, investment in technology and people resources to help both the shipper and carrier succeed,” – Robert A. Volkmann, President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association. A broker is a person or a company that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller. Since…
Freight brokers work in the transportation and trucking industries and are often thought of as sales workers. They may work for a transportation company or freight brokerage firm that specializes in selling trucking and transportation services to companies that need to move materials and goods. This is typically an office…
Our Freight Broker Training guide is unmatched in the online training industry because it is rooted in our history in the industry and in professional training. This Freight Broker Training Guide is also used for training as a Freight Broker, Freight Agent, and Freight Dispatcher. like load board access, transportation database, license filing service and we sell our…
Freight broker class training consisting of our Online Freight Broker Training through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Our Freight Broker License Training Guide was written by members of our load board and a group of experienced freight brokers in the industry, who have a combined total of 15 years of…
We train agents on industry terms, how to get a freight broker license and the rules and regulations of the industry. Freight broker class training consisting of our Online Freight Broker Training through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Our Freight Broker License Training Guide was written by members of our…
Get To Know A Broker Welcome to our new series “Get To Know A Broker”! This our second editon and we are fortunate enough to have Brian share his experience of being a freight broker and how he got there! He gives great advice about how to stand out as…
If you’re thinking of obtaining your freight broker license, there’s no better state to do business than California. With an economy larger than most countries, the state always stays busy in terms of shipping and freight. Like it is all over America, the process of obtaining your California freight broker license…
Working in the freight brokerage industry is not a simple task, and it takes a certain type of person to make a successful shipping agent. If you are thinking about entering this career field, you should first take a look to see if you have some of the most important characteristics needed to…
Freight Brokers can be very valuable to a business, especially if they find the right one. Being in this business for 10 years now, it is amazing to see how most brokers operate. We have built our business on a simple concept, having the best customer service possible. Why is…
Get To Know A Broker Welcome to our new series “Get To Know A Broker”! We are lucky to have Chris share his story with us on his experience of becoming and being a broker! He give a lot of insightful advice from his career and we are lucky to…
Before getting into why using a freight broker can be very beneficial, first, let’s answer an important question. What is a freight broker? A broker arranges freight shipping between a carrier and a shipper. In exchange, the broker receives a small commission for facilitating the transaction. So why should you use one? There…
1. Trainers are Strategic Thinkers and Partners A trainer is a strategic thinker. A strategic thinker possesses strong business acumen and has a good grasp of how the training process directly affects the business. Strategic thinking is not only restricted to being a part of training manager skills but is also…
1. Effective Program Management A high-quality training program starts with a person, with a champion. We’ll call this person the program manager. In some organizations, this person might be the training and development manager, learning and development specialist, or training coordinator. Regardless of job title, this person is the one who…
#1: Ability to Develop Creative Strategies: Strategy Skills The strategy is a huge part of making your freight agency successful. With so many different links along a typical supply chain, you have to have the ability to develop creative strategies to get the job done. Strategy skills are not always…
Freight agents don’t physically hand their customers a product, and in many cases, they don’t even get the chance to meet them face to face, but that doesn’t make their customer service any less important. In the shipping industry, thoughtfully crafted customer service is often the difference between a loyal…
“How do freight brokers find shippers?” The question is as old as the shipping industry itself. Freight broker software has evolved and has made it easier for freight brokers to run their business. There are still some tried-and-true methods for answering the question, “How do freight brokers find shippers?”. You want to…
Here, we provide five important characteristics of effective training programs that must be kept in mind to ensure the best results in an individual and organizational level: 1. Personalized Allow for the organization of information into packages for different types of people and their individual requirements. 2. Inquiry-Based Allow for learners…
Freight forwarding company is a firm or a corporation that provides freight services for clients. They specialize in making arrangements for storage as well as shipping the goods for their clients. There are a number of services that are provided by these companies, including freight consolidation, warehousing, and shipment insurance….
1. Freight Forwarder has a Broker License If the freight forwarding company assigns a freight broker to assist you, make sure to check if he/she has a license. This is important not just in local freight, but most especially in international freight, where the broker is required to be well-versed…
A Freight Broker secures transportation for goods by serving as a liaison between shippers and carriers and communicates with dispatchers and drivers to track the status of loads. Ideal applicants are customer-oriented, meticulous and proficient multitaskers. Avoid confused, lethargic applicants. Freight Broker Interview Questions 1. Could you tell me about…
1. A Good Knowledge of the Trucking Industry A freight broker usually works in close collaboration with the trucking industry because this is one of the main ways of transporting freight across the country. That is why it is important for them to ensure that they are aware of the…
