1. Get the necessary training: this business is best suited for someone who already has experience in dispatch trucking. If you do not have experience in this field, then you will need to get training. You will also need a printer, scanner and a fax machine. Social media is a very…
Trucking can be a rewarding career, but it may not be right for every life situation. If you’re a trucker who wants to stay in the industry but not drive, freight brokering might be the answer. Job Licensed freight brokers may be companies or individuals, some of whom work out of…
#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…
1. Licensed through the FMCSA First off, to ensure the freight broker you’ve chosen is credible, check that they have a license through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is a federal law that anyone arranging transportation for compensation must have a federal property broker license issued by the…
“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…
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…
You found a load on a load board that meets your business requirements. The next step is contacting the broker to negotiate the freight rate. Rates listed on load boards are rarely “all-in”. “All-in rates” cover the hauling cost as well as assessorial fees and fuel surcharge. Brokers generally offer lower rates because that…
A freight broker is a middle man between a trucker and a customer in need of shipping services. As a broker, you connect drivers with companies or individuals that need their goods shipped to a specific location. Brokers are not shippers or carriers. They work with shippers to find a carrier willing…
Online training delivers real benefits for staff development. Some benefits are inherent in all online training courses. But it’s also important to look for specific features that deliver a personalized approach to your online training. We’ve summed it up in a simple slideshow that illustrates the benefits of online training…
