FREIGHT BROKER TRAINING
OUTLINE
*This outline is subject to change at any time*
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How to set up your brokerage
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TMS Systems
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Onboarding
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Factoring Services
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Running your own business with unlimited Income potential
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Working from home as a Broker
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Perspectives of moving freight
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Drivers view of cargo movement
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Brokers view of working with Shippers & Carriers
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Phone skills
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Basic sales skills
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Market your Services
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Calculate rates
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Negotiate rates with Shippers and Carriers
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Book freight - how to find it - how to move it; Find out what parts of the country are "freight-hot" and where it is not
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How to properly fill out load sheets
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Post loads
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Find trucks-Dispatch
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Load-matching and Internet Tools & Load Boards: How to use these effectively
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Numerous ways to find freight
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Free or discounted software and valuable services to get you started & keep you moving forward
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Employment options/Assistance Handle claims Daily accounting: billing/payables/receivables
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A training guide on running your company
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Collections procedures
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Keep your brokerage solvent Develop credibility with honesty, integrity, and service (did I mention service!) And of course, set up and manage your office As part of this course-work, you will leave here with tools and a business plan Much more!